US$ 14.75
supported by his mutinous Egyptian troops had fortified his positions in anticipation of a British attack
discharge to Shornecliffe
and portepee as originally worn
Anns Chapel
(1272 PTE J
A Rare Boer War Pair To Australian Lieutenant Matthews certificate_of_authenticity supported by his mutinous EgyptianQueen's South Africa Medal, 5 Clasps CAPE COLONY, ORANGE FREE STATE, JOHANNESBURG, DIAMOND HILL, BELFAST (371 LIEUT: J. R. MATTHEWS. VIC: MTD: RIFLES); and King's South Africa Medal, 2 Clasps SOUTH AFRICA 1901, SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (LIEUT: J. R. MATTHEWS. VICTORIAN M. R.). Naming is officially impressed on both, however rank has been shaved on QSA and re engraved with "LIEUT:" & original service number "371" still in place. Unmounted, extremely fine and