An important Boer War C.M.G. pair to Lieutenant Joseph Farquhar, Ladysmith Town Guard and Mayor of Ladysmith throughout the Seige

THE MOST DISTINGUISHED ORDER OF ST. MICHAEL AND ST. GEORGE, C.M.G., neck badge, in silver-gilt and enamel; QUEEN'S SOUTH AFRICA 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Defence of Ladysmith (Lieut., Ladysmith Tn. Gd.), generally very fine(2)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The AA Upfill-Brown Collection.

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C.M.G., London Gazette, 16 August, 1901.

Joseph Farquhar, whose very name possesses immediate Ladysmith associations, namely the early and memorable action at Farquhar's Farm, was, by all accounts, a very popular personality as Mayor. While Sir George White and his Staff were very much in command of the situation, Mr. Farquhar's advice and local standing were of great importance to the military and civilian populace alike. His stirring address to Sir George, following the successful relief of the town by Buller, has long since been recorded in the annals of Empire history. See lot 371 for group to his son.