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

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№ 651

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16 July 2020

Hammer Price:
£140

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Defence of Ladysmith (99991 Gnr: P. Smith, 53rd. Bty: R.F.A.) traces of lacquer, worn in parts, good fine £140-£180

P. Smith attested for the Royal Field Artillery and served with the 53rd Battery in South Africa during the Boer War. He died of enteric fever at Ladysmith on 20 March 1900.