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Pictures courtesy of Aubrey's

QSA (5) Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal (6096 Cpl. J. Swords, 1st Connaught Rang:);
KSA (2) (6096 Corpl. J. M. Swords, Con Rang:).

Wounded at Ladysmith 23rd February 1900.

QSA naming:



Sold for a hammer price of GBP 400. Totals (VAT UK only): GBP 544. R12,100. Au$1,060. Can$970. US$700.

Swords was a Hart's Hill casualty.

Pictures courtesy of Aubrey's

QSA (2) Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith (3891 Corl. H. J. Child, 1: Conn: Rang);
Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal VR (3891 Corp. H. J. Child, 1: Conn: Rang).

QSA listed on WO100/205p267. Note says to 4th Btn.

Aubrey's say the QSA is possibly renamed but it looks OK from this picture



LS&GC



Sold for a hammer price of GBP 450. Totals (VAT UK only): GBP 612. R13,600. Au$1,190. Can$1,090. US$780.

Picture courtesy of Noonan's

QSA (4) Natal, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, date clasp loose on riband (1149 Pte. T. Mengher, 1st. Connaught Rang:) name officially corrected from Maher

WO100/205p311: