Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (3185 Pte. E. Hayes, 20th Hussars) good very fine £80-100

Edward Hayes was born at Radcliffe, Lancashire, and joined the 20th Hussars on 1 September 1890, having previously served in the Duke of Lancaster’s Own Yeomanry. Sold with copy service papers which confirm medal and clasps and also record that he was imprisoned for desertion on four separate occasions.