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David and George
There certainly is some variation in the engraved naming on 18H QSAs. Attached is a pic of part of the edge of one such in my collection. Note that the "H" differs in small detail, for example. Speaking for myself, I would want to do some careful measurement with a good vernier calliper (I don't like the digital type) as part of the edge of Seftons medal does appear a little rounded.

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IL.

4770 Pte H.Bryan 1st Leicester Regiment later ASC

Time to get to work on a write up.

A very nice group of medals,

His QSA and KSA are verified. QSA (4) Tal DoL LN Belf, KSA (2) | Ref: QSA: WO100/177p17 KSA: WO100/325p179, but you will already know this.

A Leicester local, there are service papers available too.

Picture courtesy of Morton and Eden

QSA (6) 6 clasps, Cape Colony, Talana, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal (677 Sgt W. French, Rl. Dublin Fus.);
KSA (2) (677 Q-Mr:- Serjt: W. French. Rl: Dublin Fus:);
Army LS&GC VR (677 Q.M. Sgt W. French. Rl: Dublin Fus:).

QSA and KSA verified. QSA: WO100/209p113 KSA: WO100/347p312

The trio to Sgt French soled at Morton and Eden today for a hammer price of £1,300. Totals (inc VAT on the commission for the UK only): £1,612. R30,900. Au$2,890. Can$2,680. US$2,180

Picture courtesy of DNW

QSA (5) Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek (4751 Corpl: W. Howard. 18/Hrs.)

Lance-Sergeant W. Howard was slightly wounded in Natal on 8 December 1899, and was killed in action at Uitkyk, near Middelburg on 24 December 1900.