Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (2124 Pte. F. Icke, 17th D.C.O. Lrs.) edge bruise and polished, about very fine £220-250

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Richard Magor Collection of Medals Relating to India and Africa, and other Fine Awards.

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Frank Icke was born in Newport, Shropshire and enlisted in the 17th Lancers in May 1878, aged 18 years. In his subsequent career of 12 years with the Colours, he witnessed active service out in South Africa in 1879 and temporarily held the rank of Lance-Corporal. Icke was discharged to the Army Reserve in May 1890, having latterly served out in India as a Shoeing-Smith.