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SOUTH AFRICA. King's South Africa Silver Award Medal, 1902. EXTREMELY FINE.
With two clasps: SOUTH AFRICA 1901 and SOUTH AFRICA 1902. MY-152, BBM-109. Diameter: 36mm. Edge mount with straight bar swivel suspension. 86376 SD. Cpl. E. WAKE. R.F.A. impressed on edge. Beautiful opalescent toning over lustrous light gray surfaces. Accompanied by a ribbon of uncertain age.
With two clasps: SOUTH AFRICA 1901 and SOUTH AFRICA 1902. MY-152, BBM-109. Diameter: 36mm. Edge mount with straight bar swivel suspension. 86376 SD. Cpl. E. WAKE. R.F.A. impressed on edge. Beautiful opalescent toning over lustrous light gray surfaces. Accompanied by a ribbon of uncertain age.
The medal rolls reflect that Edward Wake of the 62nd Battery, Royal Field Artillery, was entitled to clasps for Modder River, Paardeberg, Driefontein, and Johannesburg for his Queen's South Africa medal. He was discharged from the 76th Battery in South Africa in 1903.
From the Gem Collection.
Estimate: $75 - $150