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QSA (2) Cape Colony, Orange Free State (3263 Cpl. G. Hicks, 1st. Suffolk Regt.);
Coronation 1911, Metropolitan Police (P.S. G. Hicks.)

Together with a Metropolitan Police Shooting Medal 1910, the obverse featuring H.R.H. the Prince of Wales (later GV), the reverse embossed ‘Challenge Cup presented by George, Prince of Wales, to The Metropolitan Police for their best miniature rifle shot.’, unnamed

CC on WO100/174p344

From Noonan's collection of medals to the Suffolk Regiment but with surprisingly little documentation.


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IGS 1854 (1) Hazara 1888 (2119 Pte W. Tynan 1st Bn Suff. R.);
QSA (1) Cape Colony (2119 Q.M. Sgt W. Tynan, 1st Suffolk Regt)

This brings up a very important question for my living history representation. I have already bought a replica King and Queen's South Africa medal but would like to know, which, if any takes precedence?

www.angloboerwar.com/medals-and-awards/b...s-south-africa-medal

www.angloboerwar.com/medals-and-awards/british/1723-ksa

Does your QSA copy have any clasps?

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IGS 1854 (1) Hazara 1888 (535 Corpl E. Plumb 1st Bn Suff. R.) suspension slack;
QSA (3) Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (535 C. Sgt. E. Plumb. 1st Suffolk Regt.);
KSA (2) (535 Clr:-Sjt: E. Plumb. Suffolk Regt)

Edward Plumb was born in Stapleford, Cambridgeshire. He attested for the Suffolk Regiment at Ely in April 1883. Plumb was posted to the 1st Battalion, advanced to Corporal in January 1888, and to Sergeant in April 1890. He served with the Battalion in the East Indies from September 1885 to March 1892, and advanced to Colour Sergeant in August 1898. Plumb served with the Battalion during the Second Boer War in South Africa from November 1899 to September 1902.

He was appointed to the Permanent Staff of the 3rd Battalion in February 1904 (awarded LS&GC in 1907). Plumb was discharged in April 1908, after 25 years service with the Colours.

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IGS 1854 (1) Hazara 1888 (315 Corpl T. Tyrrell 1st Bn Suff. R.) suspension slack;
QSA (3) Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (315 Sgt T. Tyrrell, 1st Suffolk Regt);
KSA (2) (315 Clr:-Serjt: T. Tyrrell. Suffolk Regt);
Army LS&GC VR, 3rd issue, small letter reverse (315 Serjt: T. Tyrrell. Suffolk Regt)

Thomas Tyrrell was born in Lowestoft, Suffolk. He attested for the Suffolk Regiment at Bury St. Edmunds in August 1882. He served with the 1st Battalion in the East Indies from December 1883 to March 1892. Tyrrell advanced Corporal in December 1887, and to Sergeant in August 1889. He served with the Battalion in South Africa from November 1899 until September 1902, and was wounded at Buffels Spruit on 9 September 1900,

Aawarded the LS&GC in 1901.

Tyrrell advanced to Colour Sergeant in July 1901. He was discharged on 31 October 1903, having served 21 years and 79 days with the Colours.