British

An Australian Commemorative medal for South Africa

A simple cross with slogans placed in the arms indicating victory over the formal Boer Army in 1900, It reads British South Africa, Transvaal War 1899-1900 with an image of the Queen. On the reverse it reads Peace Medal 1900 South Australia.  read more

Code: 50477

ZAR Commemorative medal for the death of Kruger in 1904

A simple small medal with an image of Kruger in his older years and a script in Dutch Africana dated 1905 with the black silk ribbon showing respect for the old leader.  read more

Code: 50479

4 Victorian CDV Photos of British Officers and Men

We offer here a group of 4 CDV photos 3" x 5" dating from different period of the mid to late 19th century. One photo is of an Ensign in the 1856 uniform with the 1855 shako on a table, another of a Battery Sergeant Major with the 1876 Overseas Helmet. The other two appear to be artillery with interesting insignia. An interesting lot.  read more

Code: 50685

CDV Cavalry Senior NCO in Stable Jacket C.1880s

A classic portrait of a dashing Cavalryman holding the rank of WO1, probably the RSM, with his massive mustache, possibly a Hussar. His rank is clearly on his cuff on his right lower arm. Slight fading, but a good subject with lots of character. No idea what unit he is with, but the address of the photographer places him in Ireland. His medals are hard to identify.  read more

Code: 50689

1890 Pattern Cavalry Sabre

A standard 1890 sabre with scabbard. The blade is sound, with some veining in the steel. The hilt is tight with its original grip and with its original finish. The scabbard is complete, but suffers some dents. A good example of the type.  read more

Code: 50825

British Artillery Insignia for Marksmanship c.1870 to 1890s

This framed set of insignia incorporates three pieces of insignia. The bullion Victorian crown is generic, probably worn above the bullion crossed cannons and worn on the bottom left sleeve to recognize an individual for proficiency. The red badge with bullion detailing of guns and a date is typical of a trophy awarded and worn on the left upper sleeve of the tunic. Typical Victorian insigni...  read more

Code: 50637