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Hi

I am very pleased to say that I managed to buy the SAC gallantry badges to Lt Martin-Leake, VC and Bar.
I have been waiting a long time to find one.

His original named Hancocks & Co Victoria Cross white card box of issue. In what appears to be complete and excellent condition with just light foxing. Together with a SAC Gallantry gilt and green plaque with matching bullion badge.

Martin-Leake's first award

As a medical officer in the South African Constabulary, Martin-Leake accompanied a patrol seeking to locate a Boer laager that had encroached into the protected area around Johannesburg and Pretoria. The laager was discovered on the farm, Van Tondershoek, but the outnumbered policemen were forced to retire to their base. In one of the two desperate rearguard actions, Martin-Leake moved up and down the firing line attending to the wounded. All the men of this small section of the force were either killed or wounded, including Martin-Leake. For his bravery under heavy fire, Martin-Leake was awarded his first Victoria Cross.
This happened on 8 February 1902, as the Anglo-Boer War was winding down and both sides were considering making overtures about bringing hostilities to an end.

Regards

Adrian

Good Morning Adrian......

OMG congratulations that is a fantastic one of a kind find and purchase makes me very jealous though I know I am not supposed to......

Mike

A great find, Adrian! Congratulations!

Regards
Brett

Thanks Brett and Mike.

His first name should be Arthur, not Andrew, but I can’t seem to find the edit button !

Thanks Brett and Mike.

His first name should be Arthur, not Andrew, but I cant find the edit button !

You too Adrian - I have reported the disappearance of the EDIT function to David.