A rare six clasp medal to an Indian recipient who served as one of Lord Roberts's Indian Orderlies in South Africa

QUEEN'S SOUTH AFRICA 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast (2366 Dafr. Yusaf Ali Khan, Head-Qr. Staff), edge knocks and contact marks, good fine and better

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

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YusafAli Khan joined the army, 33rd (Queen Victoria's Own) Light Cavalry, on 2 July 1887 and served as one of Lord Roberts's Orderlies during the South African War. According to the Regimental History of the 33rd Light Cavalry he was presented by His Lordship with a silver watch on his returning to India. Promoted to Jemadar in November, 1903, he joined the Governor's Body-Guard, Bombay, in July, 1906 and was still serving with them in 1918. The Indian Army List for that year confirms his service in South Africa and the medal with 6 clasps. Very few silver medals were issued with battle clasps to Indian recipients.