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Hi there folks,
I'm putting together a replica QSA medal as a tribute to my Great Uncle.
How should the clasps be placed on the ribbon, i.e. the order they should be in ?
Should they be in the order of actions by date ?
The first action on the top,later actions placed below it.
Or on the bottom, later actions placed above ?
Any input would be most appreciated.
Cheers
Wig

Hi Wig,
You'll find all the info on the QSA clasps on the forum here:
www.angloboerwar.com/boer-war-period/187...s-south-africa-medal
More info under Queen's South Africa Medal in 'Boer War Period' under 'Medals and Awards' towards the top left headings bar.

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Order in which clasps were worn
The clasps on a QSA are always read from the suspender upwards. The list below shows the clasps in the order of wearing, with the clasps at the bottom of the list appearing closest to the suspender.

South Africa 1902
South Africa 1901
Belfast
Wittebergen
Diamond Hill
Laing's Nek
Johannesburg
Transvaal
Defence of Mafeking
Wepener
Driefontein
Relief of Ladysmith
Orange Free State
Paardeberg
Relief of Kimberley
Tugela Heights
Modder River
Belmont
Defence of Ladysmith
Elandslaagte
Talana
Defence of Kimberley
Relief of Mafeking
Rhodesia
Natal
Cape Colony

Cheers,

Mark

Hi there Mark,
You're a champion !
Thanks for that, much appreciated.
All the best for the New Year !
Cheers
Wig

Hi Mark, is the Defence and Relief of Mafeking not switched around? Regards

Please note the dates for your answer.....

Defence of Mafeking
A clasp inscribed "Defence of Mafeking” will be granted to all troops in the garrison of Mafeking between October 13th, 1899 and May 17th, 1900, both days inclusive.

Relief of Mafeking
A clasp inscribed "Relief of Mafeking" will be granted to all troops under the command of Colonel Mahon, who marched from Barkly West on May 4th, 1900, and all troops who were under Colonel Plumer's command between October 11th, 1899, and May 17th, 1900, both dates inclusive, and who were south of an east and west line drawn through Palachwe.

Mike

Charl,

Certainly a counter-intuitive order for Mafeking.