Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Boer War D.C.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant W. McDine, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, late Royal Highlanders, who was wounded at Paardeberg Drift, 18 February 1900

Distinguished Conduct Medal, E.VII.R. (5924 Serjt: J. W. McDine. Arg: & Suth: Hdrs:); Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 4 clasps, Suakin 1884, El-Teb, The Nile 1884-85, Kirbekan (2331. Drumr. J. W. McDine. 1/R. Hrs.); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Modder River, Paardeberg (5924, Serjt. W. McDine, A & S. Highrs.); Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed as issued, edge bruising and pitting from Star, therefore nearly very fine or better (4) £1,600-£2,000

D.C.M. London Gazette 27 September 1901.

John William McDine attested for the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), and served as a Drummer during the Egypt and Sudan Expedition 1882-85. Transferring to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, he was advanced Sergeant and served in South Africa during the Boer War, being wounded at Paardeberg Drift on 18 February 1900. For his services during the Boer War he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.

Sold with a photographic image of the recipient wearing his four medals.