Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Family Group:

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902 (2), 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (4287 Pte. T. A. Bridger. 10th. Rl: Hussars); 3 clasps, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Natal, unofficial rivets between second and third clasps (4231. Pte. G. R. Bridger. 13/Hrs.) engraved naming, good very fine

Victory Medal 1914-19 (156767 Spr. W. C. Owen. R.E.); 1939-45 Star; Burma star, very fine (5) £200-£240

T. A. Bridger attested for the 10th Hussars and served with them in South Africa during the Boer War. He was killed in action at Wanhoop, Cape Colony, on 11 August 1901.

G. R. Bridger, brother of the above, attested for the 13th Hussars, and served with them in South Africa during the Boer War. He was later an in-pensioner at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea.