Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Defence of Ladysmith, Transvaal (6979 Gnr. F. Day, 67th Bty., R.F.A.) jeweller’s mark to obverse left field, very fine £100-140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals for the Anglo-Boer War.

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Frederick Day was born in Bermondsey, London. A Carman by occupation, he attested for service in the Royal Artillery at London on 17 November 1894, aged 18 years, 1 month. He served in South Africa with the 67th Battery R.F.A., May 1897-October 1902, seeing service at the defence of Ladysmith. Was transferred to the Army Reserve in November 1902 and discharged on 16 November 1906. Additionally awarded the King’s medal with two clasps. With copied service papers and roll extracts.