Queens South Africa Medal 1899-1902. Silver issue with 2 x clasps 'Cape Colony' & 'Paardeberg' (3441 Clr:-Sjt: J. Williamson. K.O. Scot: Bord:)
Note: The word 'Scot' officially corrected - and exactly as issued
Medal & clasps verification: The medal and all 3 x clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers (reference WO 100/82) that was compiled and signed 'In-the Field' at Rooidraai, South Africa, on 2 February 1902. This the recipients only medal entitlement for the South African War
The recipient was a native of Markinch, Fife, Scotland. He prior served with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, with which regiment he earned an Egypt & Sudan Medal with clasps together with a Khedival Star. He also later earned a LS&GC medal with the KOSB. During the Great War he served on 'Home Service' and was commissioned 'Lieutenant'.
Large sets of service papers for this soldier are extant and are held and accessible at The National Archives
Condition: About VF
Code: 21885