sabrigade

Headdress and other items.

Jacket and belt.

A clearer photograph showing more detail.

As part of preserving items, I have put some items behind glass and changed my display.

SOUTH AFRICA POLICE GOOD SERVICE MEDAL

VICTORY MEDAL

BRITISH WAR MEDAL 1914 - 20

1914-15 STAR NAMED REVERSE

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I have had this group in my collection for a few years and could not confirm whether the recipient had served and seen action at the Battle of Sandfontein during the German South West Africa campaign in World War one. "Coloured Constable" Hanns did not appear on the official casualty list that was submitted after the battle and his World War 1 service card could not be found at the archives. This service has subsequently been confirmed as a researcher managed to find the service card pertaining to him. Constable Hanns was made a Prisoner of War on 26 September 1914 at the Battle of Sandfontein and was only released by his German captors on 6 July 1915. I think that this new research makes it a very special and rare medal group as medals named and issued to South Africans of other races for World War one service are not common.

Thanks Brett, Been a very busy year so there was not much time to work on the displays. Regards, Will

Medal display moved

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Medal, badges and headdress display.

British uniforms and equipment from the Victorian campaigns.

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Thanks Mervyn, I have his campaign suitcase in my collection which he used during the Anglo-Boer War, 1906 rebellion and the GSWA campaign. He represented the GSWA campaign at the opening of the Delville Wood memorial in France in 1926. I have sent you a P.M. Regards, Will

Thanks Mike, This is my QSA bar display.

Sudan campaign medal display still in planning stages.

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http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2013/post-3034-0-77921600-1381833088.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2013/post-3034-0-90409000-1381833099.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2013/post-3034-0-11685800-1381833112.jpg Named medal pair to Meek in my collection.

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2013/post-3034-0-81087200-1381832411.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2013/post-3034-0-24061600-1381832453.jpg QUEEN’S SUDAN MEDAL KHEDIVE’S SUDAN MEDAL 1896 – 1908 WITH CLASP “KHARTOUM” The Queen's Sudan Medal was awarded for the reconquest of the Sudan in 1896-97. No clasps were granted for specific battles which included the Battle of Omdurman. Medals named to the 21st Lancers who were confirmed "chargers" are highly sought after. The Khedive's Sudan Medal was awarded for the Sudan campaigns from 1896 to 1908. Fifteen clasps were issued with the clasp "KHARTOUM" being designated for the Battle of Omdurman which is also know as the Battle of Kerrari in the Sudan.

Private Rupert John Colts Meek is a confirmed “charger” and appears on the “Cairo Roll”, the “Kerreri” Roll and the “Hicks” Scroll and the medal rolls for both the Queen’s and Khedive’s Sudan medals. He was baptized on 25 October 1874 and he had worked as stockbroker’s clerk prior to his enlistment. Meek was pronounced fit for military service on 2 May 1892 at St George’s Barracks in London. He was 18 years and 6 months old at the time. He was single and his next-of-kin was given as his father, Mr. Charles Meek. The trade confirmed on his documents stated that he was a clerk. Private Meek was 5 foot 6 and weighed 126 pounds when he enlisted. The 21st Lancers were located at Canterbury when Meek joined them on 9 May 1892. He served short service with the colours which implied 7 years full time enlistment and 5 years in the reserves. In Meek’s case, because he served overseas, he served 8 consecutive years and was a reservist for 4 years. On 24 April 1894, he passed his third class Certificate of Education at Canterbury. His total service was 12 years in the Regiment. This was spent in England, India and Egypt. Meek was a member of B Squadron of the 21st Lancers. This squadron suffered the heaviest losses during the charge with 9 killed and 26 wounded. They also received the highest number of gallantry awards of the four squadrons which were three Victoria Crosses and three Distinguished Conduct Medals. Sadly, Meek died in January 1908 at St. Pancras Hospital in London almost 10 years after the famous charge and campaign. He had never married.