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DCMs for the Boer War 5 years 1 week ago #62822

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Bonhams were showing a group from their summer auction, the Ed VII DCM to Guide A J Hunter, FID. John Millensted said there was more South African material to be included in the sale.


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DCMs for the Boer War 5 years 1 week ago #62823

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Here is the naming of the CGHGSM.

The roll lists Sgt A J Hunter, Diamond Fields Horse. CGHGSM (1) Bechuanaland

How frequently are medals named upside down like this one?

Also, the E has a double strike. How about the typeface? And the incomplete D in DIAMond?

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This image shows the 'Sgt' on the CGHGSM and part of the QSA naming. The picture makes it appear that the pin on the QSA has been altered.

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He has one KSA entry and two QSA entries; one for QSA (5) and this for QSA (6)

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I first posted this single DCM three years ago. It is still on offer at £3,500. His full entitlement is:

[MC]
DCM (3513 LSGT A COLLIER 18TH HUSSARS)
[QSA]
[KSA]
[1914 Star]
[BWM]
[VM]
[LS&GC]


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Guide A.J.Hunter's DCM recommendation is shown in the Buxton book as - "For his excellent services to the Department for the whole war. Though troubled by a wound received during the early part of the war, and unable to use one arm, he has hardly missed one day's work. Of unquestionable gallantry and ability". MiD LG 29/7/02 and DCM LG 31/10/02.
I can't find an entry in Palmer for Guide A.J.Hunter being wounded; nor is there any entry for him in Buxton's alphabetical list. Which does not, of course, mean that his wounding never happened!
Re the naming on the CGHGSM, I have never seen one named that way. A late issue?
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