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DSO GV;
QSA (6) Cape Colony, Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek (Lieut., “A” Bty. R.H.A.); 1914-15 Star (Major, R.F.A.);
BWM (Lt. Col.);
AVM (unilingual) and MID (Lt. Col.)

DSO London Gazette 4 June 1917.
MID London Gazette 10 September 1901; 1 January 1916; 4 January 1917; 18 May 1917; 20 December 1918; 5 July 1919.

Osmond Charteris Du Port was born on 9 July 1875. He was educated at Harrow School and the Royal Military Academy. He was commissioned on 2 November 1895.

He served in the Boer War in Natal from 1899, including the actions at Talana and Lombard’s Kop and during the siege of Ladysmith where he was slightly wounded. He next served in operations in Natal, March to June 1900, including the action at Laing’s Nek, operations in Transvaal, east of Pretoria, June to November 1900, including the action at Lydenberg. For his services he was mentioned in despatches and awarded the QSA with 6 clasps.

During the Great War he served in France and Flanders, from 31 May 1915 to 11 November 1918 and was in command of 35th Brigade RFA between 11 March 1916 and 4 February 1917. He was five times mentioned in despatches, awarded the DSO, and received the brevet of Lieutenant Colonel on 3 June 1919. At the end of the War, he was appointed Lieutenant Colonel in the Reserve of Officers on 2 May 1919.

Afterwards he farmed in Southern Rhodesia, was a member of the legislative Assembly of Southern Rhodesia, 1924 to 1928 and a Minister of Agriculture and Lands 1927 to 1928.

He died on 21 June 1929.

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IGS 1854 (1) Burma 1887-89 (LIEUT F.H. GLOSSOP 2ND BN LEIC. R.), engraved naming in running script;
QSA (4) Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, Laing’s Nek and Belfast (MAJOR F.E. GLOSSOP LEIC: REGT.) engraved;
KSA (2) (MAJOR F. E. GLOSSOP LEIC RGT.)

With matching set of period mounted miniature medals.

Francis Edward Glossop was born in Twickenham on 25th April 1866. He gained his certificates in law and riding from the Royal Military College and commenced his military career in January 1886. Promoted to Captain in 1894 he was promoted to Major on 29th November 1901. IGS and clasp are confirmed on the roll as is the QSA and clasps Talana, Defence of Ladysmith and Laing’s Nek but unfortunately the section of the roll showing the Belfast clasp entitlement is not legible but medal appears to be as issued, KSA and both clasps is also confirmed on the roll. He was mentioned in despatches twice for the Boer War, 2nd February 1901 in General Buller’s despatch and 10th September in Earl Roberts despatch.

He married in Richmond on 1st October 1902 and finally retired from the Regiment in December 1909. He and his wife moved to Canada and Francis Edward Glossop died on 11th December 1932 on Vancouver Island British Columbia, Canada.

Sold for a hammer price of £900.

What a lovely collection and with the miniatures, which do not seem to be included in many collections
Thanks
Clive

From the City Coins auction, 4 November 2022

QSA (4) Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek (9576 S. Pte C. E. Wilson. K.R.R.C.)

Transferred to 2nd Btn.

QSA (4). Kaplan August 1981. City Coins December 2005.

From the City Coins auction, 4 November 2022

QSA (2) Talana, Transvaal (7792, Cpl A. Upton. K.R.R.C.);
KSA (2) (7792, Corpl A. Upton. K.R.R.C.);
BWM and AVM (bilingual) (Sjt A. Upton S.A.H.A.)

Albert Upton.

Ex City Coins Auction 66 Lot 189.

Entitled to QSA (4) CC Tal OFS Tr and KSA (2). CC and OFS from the Supplementary roll.

Prisoner - released, Natal, date unknown. DoL clasp crossed through on the QSA roll.

From the City Coins auction, 4 November 2022

QSA (5) Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Laing’s Nek, Belfast (4331 Pte E. Hickman. 18/Hrs)
[ KSA (2) ]

A Squadron. To Army Reserve 4 January 1903