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A Collection of Queen’s South Africa Medals for the Defence of Kimberley, Ladysmith and Mafeking

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№ 635

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16 July 2020

Hammer Price:
£400

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Transvaal (3591 Pte. J. Connor. 4th. Dgn: Gds:) edge bruising and contact marks, nearly very fine, rare to unit £400-£500

J. Connor attested for the 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards, and served during the Boer War attached to the 5th Dragoon Guards.

Note: The 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards were not present as a unit at the Defence of Ladysmith.