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Hello All,

I picked up this rather interesting pair yesterday and thought I would share Cpl J.J. Smith with you.

I really like the engraving on the reverse of the Kimberley Star and as you will notice (just) it shows Kimberley "Buffs" The Buffs were a company made up entirely of members of the Kimberley Club, a wonderful establishment that I had the pleasure of staying at in 2019.

I have included a couple of photo's (poor quality as my camera skills are awful) of photo's etc in David's book " The Kimberley Siege and Account" which shows Cpl J.J Smith and one which clearly shows his Cpl stripes.

Now for the research..















Regards
Adrian

Adrian,

I have gone back to the original photo to extract JJ. He is very slightly blurred in the picture.

Adrian,

Here is another picture of the Buffs.



I thought, possibly, JJS was at the back, by the tent, but I am not sure it is him now.

Hello David,

Thank you for the extra pics. I think you are right thats not him. But what about the chap in the middle of the first row wearing what looks like a holster ??

Regards

Mmm, I am not sure.

I have emailed you the higher resolution picture for easier scrutiny.

Picture courtesy of Noble Numismatics

QSA (2) Defence of Kimberley, Orange Free State (1364 Pte G.P.Bezuidenhout. Cape P.D.1.) Impressed

Served in C Squadron.

QSA (2). Seaby January 1975 £48