Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Gunner W. Cresswell, Royal Horse Artillery

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Cape Colony (56096 Gnr: W. Cresswell. R.H.A.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (56096 Gnr. W. Cresswell. R.H.A.) mounted court-style for wear, light contact marks, good very fine (2) £100-£140

One of only 14 Queen’s South Africa Medals awarded to “AA” Battery, Royal Horse Artillery.

W. Cresswell attested for the Royal Horse Artillery and served with “AA” Battery in South Africa during the Boer War, posted to the 2nd Cavalry Brigade Ammunition Column. He departed South Africa in February 1900, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal per Army Order 68 of April 1905.

Sold with copied medal roll extracts.