A Fine Collection of Boer War Medals

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek (2196 Pte. P. Costello, R. Dub. Fus.) late issue, non-swivelling suspension, 3rd & 4th clasps attached by one rivet, some contact marks, good very fine £100-140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of Boer War Medals.

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Private Patrick Costello, Royal Dublin Fusiliers served during the Boer War. As a Private in the Royal Irish Regiment he entered the Balkan theatre of war on 5 September 1915. Later served in the Royal Engineers and Royal West Kent Regiment. Entitled to a 1914-15 Star trio. His Q.S.A. was re-issued in 1926. With copied m.i.c.