Auction Catalogue

24 October 2014

Starting at 10:00 AM

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The Collection of British Orders, Decorations and Medals formed by the late Fred Rockwood

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 288

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24 October 2014

Hammer Price:
£230

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902 (2), 1 clasp, Driefontein (13035 Cpl. R. Carruthers, 85th Bty. R.F.A.); another, 1 clasp, Wittebergen (2378 Pte. J. Sheridan, Leins. Regt.) very fine and better (2) £120-160

Carruthers entitled to the clasps, ‘Cape Colony’ and ‘Driefontein’. With copied roll extract which reads, ‘Invalided 30.6.00’ but also bears the annotation, ‘S.A. 1902 Yes’.

Sheridan entitled to the clasps, ‘Cape Colony’, ‘Transvaal’ and ‘Wittebergen’. Also entitled to the King’s medal with two clasps. With copied roll extracts.