The Brett Collection of Medals to The Buffs

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, S.A. 1902 (2/Lieut. J. W. Pickthall, E. Kent Rgt.) mounted Cavalry style as worn, toned, nearly extremely fine £100-120

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Brett Collection of Medals to The Buffs.

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John Wallace Pickthall was appointed 2nd Lieutenant on 18 January 1902, and served in the South African War in 1902, including operations in the Transvaal, March to 31 May 1902 (Medal with four clasps). He was subsequently seconded for service with the Indian Army, becoming a Double Company Officer with the 3rd Brahmans. He is not listed in the Army List 1914.