United Kingdom. A South Africa Medal to Pte. Matthews, 1st Dragoon Guards Hold circumscribed by an inscription of

circumscribed by an inscription of “FLIEGERHORSTKOMMANDANTUR OELS” (Air Force Headquarters Oels

and also working together with the Volksdeutsche Mittelstelle (Coordination Centre for Ethnic Germans) in their effort to “germanise” the occupied eastern European territories

he was told he had kidney trouble and was transported to Japan

Legion D`Honneur - Officer - In silver gilt and enamels

a red inscription in Gothic letters spelling “RDSF

United Kingdom. A South Africa Medal to Pte. Matthews, 1st Dragoon Guards Hold circumscribed by an inscription ofInstituted November 22, 1854. In silver, in full size, rime engraved 1529. PTE. W. R. MATTHEWS. 1ST. DN. DGS., with clasp 1879, lovely patina, minor contact marks to the edge, remains near extremely fine condition. Footnote: The South Africa Medal (1854) was established by General Order on November 22, 1854. The Medal was awarded in commemoration of successful campaigns lead during the Xhosa Wars. It was awarded to Officers, Non Commissioned Officers