Special Collections

Sold on 31 March 2010

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A Choice Collection of Medals and Other Items Relating to The Defence of Kimberley

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№ 520

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31 March 2010

Hammer Price:
£500

Pair: Gunner J. J. Williams, Royal Garrison Artillery

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Defence of Kimberley (9147 Gnr. J. J. Williams, 23rd W.D. R.G.A.); Mayor of Kimberley’s Star 1899-1900, reverse hallmark with date letter ‘a’, complete with suspension brooch, the first polished, thus good fine, the last good very fine (2) £280-320

Only 96 Medals and clasps were awarded to the 14th and 23rd Divisions, Royal Garrison Artillery, of which 24 are believed to have been issued to the latter unit.