WW1 + Jubilee and 1937 Coronation

[Mervyn Mitton]

This is an attractive and interesting group - originating in the First World War with War and Victory medals. He was later awarded the 1935 King George 5th. silver Jubilee Medal (25 years) and this was followed with the 1937 Coronation Medal for King George 6th. This is a fairly unusual extra

awarding for someone who was only a Private. I understand that he became South Africa's first land surveyor to be educated in this Country.

He was ; Pte. M.A.Cross. 6th SAI - this was the 6th South African Infantry and was made up from Natal, Orange Free State and Eastern Province Regiments. The Victory Medal is the S.A. Bi-lingual version (English & Afrikaans). His ribbon bar is also present.

Unusually, he kept the printed sheets which came with the Jubilee and Coronation and mounted them for display. They make interesting research reading.

[Mervyn Mitton]

Reverse of group

[Mervyn Mitton]

Coronation Medal leaflet

[Mervyn Mitton]

Jubilee medal leaflet

[Brian Wolfe]

That's a very nice group and the archive and history that came with it makes it even more desirable.

A great find Mervyn.

Regards

Brian

[Brett Hendey]

Mervyn

I agree with Brian - a great group to a South African. Are their rolls for these medals?

Regards

Brett

[Mervyn Mitton]

Brett - there must have been a record for those given the awards. However, were the recommendations from the S.A. Govt. - or, did the Governor's office draw up a list ? Never thought about it before. I was pleased to see the instruction sheets - they never stay with the awards.

I like your new Avatar - NMP - Natal Mounted Police. Only three genuine ones are known - I would say a post should be coming-up from you about their history ? Mervyn