*British,1899-1902, Queen Victoria South Africa Medal, with 3 clasps Transvaal, Orange Free State, Cape Colony, 2904 Pte. H. Leishman A.O.C.*
A Queens South Africa Medal with three Clasps comprising Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal to 2904 Pte. H. Leishman A.O.C. (Army Ordnance Corps.)
The Queen's South Africa Medal is a British campaign medal awarded to British and Colonial military personnel, as well as civilians in official roles, for service in the Second Boer War from 11 October 1899 to 31 May 1902. It includes twenty-six clasps indicating participation in specific actions and campaigns.
Clasps:
CAPE COLONY (11 October 1899 – 31 May 1902): For service in the Cape of Good Hope without a specific action clasp.
ORANGE FREE STATE (28 February 1900 – 31 May 1902): For service in the Orange Free State without a specific action clasp.
TRANSVAAL (24 May 1900 – 31 May 1902): For service in the South African Republic without a specific action clasp.
The obverse features a crowned and veiled effigy of Queen Victoria facing left with the inscription "VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX." The reverse, designed by G. W. de Saulles, shows Britannia holding the Union Flag and a laurel wreath, with troops marching inland from the coast in the background, and two men-of-war ships on the left. The top perimeter reads "SOUTH AFRICA."
*Condition*
Excellent used condition. Ribbon as some signs of wear and tear. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
