2nd Cruiser Squadron Medal 1908. With 13 x clasps; Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Ladysmith, East London, Port Elizabeth, Simonstown, Cape Town, St. Helena, Rio De Janerio, Monte Video

Penultimate clasp issue: The medal could be awarded with a maximum of 14 clasps - the medal here offered being awarded every clasp, except for the last clasp on the squadron's tour, i.e., that for 'Buenos Aries' (Argentina)


The reverse of the medal with the names of the 4 x Battle Cruisers that formed the 2nd Cruiser Squadron, which in 1908, was deployed on an extensive flag-waving voyage to South Africa (including Naval touring parties to cities of the interior), St Helena (South Atlantic), Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina

The superlative British Naval Medal reflecting the projection of British Naval Power during the years of the 'Naval Arms Race' that preceded - and fatefully contributed to the destructive Great War 1914-1918

Rare seen with 13 x clasps

Condition: About GVF

Code: 23410