W Woolmore Collection - Singles

Sale 123    31 Mar–2 Apr 2020   Online Only - Live bid with Invaluable.com   Sydney

  PrevNext  

Lot 3598    SESSION 13 (2.30PM THURSDAY 2ND APRIL)    W Woolmore Collection - Singles

Estimate $500
Bid at live.noble.com.au

QUEEN'S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL 1899, (type 3 reverse), - five clasps - Orange Free State, Transvaal, Laing's Nek, Relief of Ladysmith, South Africa 1901. 391 Tpr: H.P.Forster. Natal M.R. Impressed. Nicely toned, light hairlines, otherwise good very fine.

Trooper H.P.Forster served with Natal Mounted Rifles 20Mar-08Oct1900.

Possibly Harold Paulsen Forster, born Middlesborough, Yorkshire, later moved to South Africa and after Boer War service tried his hand as an amateur actor. Died at Doornfontein, Johannesburg on 28 June 1943 and his death certificate recorded him as on the accountant's staff of the Victoria Falls and Transvaal Power Company.

Estimate / sale price does not include buyer's premium (currently 22% including GST) which is added to hammer price. All bids are executed on the understanding that the Terms & Conditions of sale have been read and accepted. For information on grading and estimates please refer to the Buying at Auction advice.

Quick find

View a lot by number and sale.

Adjacent lots

  • Lot 3596  

    QUEEN'S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL 1899, (type 3 reverse). 110 Tpr: J.S.Gas????. Menne's Scouts. Impressed and ...

    Estimate $150

  • Lot 3597  

    QUEEN'S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL 1899, (type 3 reverse). 771 Pte S.S.White. Namqlnd: T.G. Impressed. Edge ...

    Estimate $500

  • Lot 3598   This lot

    QUEEN'S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL 1899, (type 3 reverse), - five clasps - Orange Free State, ...

    Estimate $500

  • Lot 3599  

    QUEEN'S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL 1899, (type 3 reverse), - two clasps - Tugela Heights, Relief ...

    Estimate $500

  • Lot 3600  

    KING'S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL 1902, - two clasps - South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. ...

    Estimate $300