Special Collections

Sold on 19 March 2008

1 part

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A Collection of Medals for The Battle of Elandslaagte, 21 October 1899

Lot

№ 945

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20 March 2008

Hammer Price:
£350

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith, Belfast (9979 Gnr. J. Smith, 42nd Bty. R.F.A.) good very fine £300-350

In addition to its part at Elandslaagte, 42nd Battery, R.F.A. was in action at Rietfontein and lent good service during the Boer attack on Wagon Hill on 6 January 1900; sold with Medal & clasp roll verification.