Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Laing’s Nek, Belfast (4759 Pte. J. Nottingham, Bedford Regt.) initial double-struck, good very fine, rare to unit £240-£280

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Queen’s South Africa Medals for the Defence of Kimberley, Ladysmith and Mafeking.

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H. Webb attested for the Bedfordshire Regiment, and served on attachment to the 2nd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders at the Defence of Ladysmith, one of only 24 men from his parent unit to receive the clasp.

Note: The Bedfordshire Regiment were not present as a unit at the Defence of Ladysmith.