S. Africa Colonial Singles
Lot 1442 SESSION 6 (9.30AM TUESDAY 31ST AUGUST) S. Africa Colonial Singles
Estimate $500
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SOLD $360
QUEEN'S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL 1899, (type 2 reverse), - five clasps - Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1902, South Africa 1901 (out of order). 40142 Tpr: W.H.Triggs. Scottish Horse. Impressed. Mounted on a pin-back pocket bar by Stokes & Sons, toned good very fine.
William Henry Triggs served in 2nd Scottish Horse from 24Jan1902 until Disch.06Jul1902 on disbandment of unit. Recorded at the Australian Light Horse Studies Centre.
In The Age, Melbourne newspaper on Monday 11 August 1902, page 8, it was reported that W.H.Triggs was a member of the Fitzroy Rifle Club shooting team and that he, along with his fellow team member, J.Talmage, had recently returned from South Africa where they had been drafted into the ranks of the Scottish Horse for service in the Boer War. Both had been warmly welcomed back by the club and congratulated on their good records and safe return.
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