Commemorative Medals, British Medals, British or Indian Army, 'Heads & Posts' competition, silver cross, awarded 1889 (Sergt. J. H. Dickerson), central roundel on obverse engraved with horseman with shouldered sword, rev. engraved details, 40mm., suspension loop and ring; engraved gold medal, TWA FREENS within maple leaf wreath, rev. named, C.A. KRAUSS W.R. SIMMONDS 1913 SCORE 44, 10ct., 5.69 gms; Lord Roberts, silver Miniature Rifle Clubs medal, 29.5mm., very fine (3)
*ex Baldwin's vault
The 'Heads and Post' competition required skilled horsemanship and swordsmanship as the rider rode and first slashed a 'head' and then chopped a post, to simulate a cavalry charge through lines of infantry.
(80-120 GBP)