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Slim pickings in B135, 20 April 2023.

SAGS 1877-8-9
H 002 Bar 1877-8
Tpr J. CELE Bolatwo Tembus
VF 9900

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE GENERAL SERVICE
H 003 Bar Bechuanaland
28 Gunr. HH. DOHERTY P.A.O.V.R.
VF 5500

QSA
H 007 Two Bars: CC; OFS
32892 Tpr J.T. PRICE 21ST Coy Imp Yeo
Copies of the relevant page of the role confirm his bars. There is also a copy of his attestation papers
VF 1300

Items from B137, 21 June 2023

SAGS

N 001
Bar 1879 Pte M. Mpambo Herschel Nat – a few edge nicks otherwise
VF 8000

BSACM

N 002
Tpr W. Shean Gwelo Vol
A few edge nicks otherwise VF – confirmed on roll 264 medals issued
VF 5000

N 003
Troopr Davis M.R.F.
This medal has no initial
VF 5000

N 004
Troopr R.G. Seale M.M.P.
Edge knock and a few edge nicks – CONFIRMED OF Roll Mashonaland Mounted Police
VF 5000

N 005
Troopr W. Shefield G.D.V. (Gwelo District Volunteers) Confirmed on roll only 4 issued
VF+ 6000

Natal Rebellion

N 006
Bar 1906 Ntambo Mkise Natal Native Horse – this medal is not on the Roll. It has not been renamed. Confirmed on Roll
VF+ 3000

N 007
Bar 1906 Tpr E. Rathbone Natal Carbineers – confirmed on roll
VF 4500

N 008
Bar 1906 Tpr J.A. Oates Roystons Horse – confirmed on roll – edge knicks
VF 3800

N 009
Bar 1906 Pte W. Leng Lancs and Yorks Contg – confirmed on roll only 150 issued
VF+ 5000

N 010
Bar 1906 Sgt R.F. Tedder Natal Mtd Rifles – confirmed on roll
VF+ 5000

N 011
Bar 1906 Cpl J. Gilchrist Natal Ranger – confirmed on roll
VF+ 3000

N 012
Bar 1906 Tpr A. Smith Northern District Mounted Rifles – confirmed on roll
VF 5000

N 013
Bar 1906 Tpr C. Rogers Northern District Mounted Rifles – confirmed on roll
EF 5000

N 014
Bar 1906 16 Tpr T. Walker 2nd Roystons Horse Heavily impressed – confirmed on roll
VF 4000

N 015
Bar 1906 Cpl J. Lazrus Lancs and York Cont – confirmed on roll only 150 issued
VF 5500

N 016
Bar 1906 Tpr D.P. Owens Northern Dist Mounted Rifles – confirmed on roll
VF 4000

N 017
No bar Tpr B.S. Daniel Umsinga Mil Res
Confirmed on Roll
VF+ 4000

Groups

N 018
Three: Conductor T.H. Brokensha Transport Department

SAGS Bar 1879 renamed in contemporary style
QSA Bar Talana T.H. Brokensha Dundee TN GD (Confirmed on Medal Roll – medal engraved.
Natal Rebellion Bar 1906 T.H. Brokensha Intelligence Officer – medal engraved

“Brokensha, Thomas Henry, J.P.: Solicitor and Conveyancer (estd. Dundee, 1891): b. in 1856, at St Just: m. in 1881, Sarah Wilhelmina Brillianso, of Durban. Came to the Colony in 1875, Volunteered for service in the Zulu War, also in the late Boer War: 2 medals with bars. During the late Native Rebellion was at Pomeroy, Umsign, while a detachment of the Natal Royal Rifles under the command of Capt McKenzie, and detachment of the Durban Light Infantry under the command of Capt Henderson, were stationed there. He done a great deal of service to open up the coal resources of the Dundee District: for many years Member of the Dundee Local Board: Elected Mem. On the Town Council and served as Deputy Mayor: re-elected Member of the Town Council Aug 5th 1908: again elected Deputy Mayr Aug 1910. Held appointment as Deputy Sheriff of Dundee and Umsinga Divisions for many years, and appointed Justice of the Peace October 1897/ has acted as Clerk of the Peace on several occasions. Is one of the Trustees, Dundee Wesleyan Church Is Senior Partner, Messrs Thos. H. Brokensha & Co. Solicitors and Conveyancers, Pomeroy, Umsiga. Hobby: Minerals, Clubs: Dundee and Distr.
6000

For more on the group and pictures of the naming: see Jon's post: www.angloboerwar.com/forum/5-medals-and-...s-to-brokensha#66827

QSAs

T 019
QSA Bars: CC; OFS and Tvl
21856 S. Sjt Maj A. Hamilton 32nd Coy Imp Yeo – edge knock
VF 1600

T 020
QSA Disc – naming erased
F 250

E 348
Pair: Pte W. Jones 19th Huss
QSA Bars: Defence of Ladysmith; OFS; Laings Neck; Belfast
KSA Bars: SA 1901; SA 1902
Confirmed on roll 19th Hussars. QSA Roll also confirms 11th Hussars
VF 8000

The highlights of the next auction, B138, 19 July 2023.

SAGS

SAGS (1) Bar 1877-8
Tpr J. Cele Bolotwa Tembus – confirmed on roll
F+ 9500

Natal 1906 many relisted from last month's auction but with lower estimates

N 005
Bar 1906 Ntambo Mkise Natal Native Horse – this medal is on the Roll.
VF+ 3500

N 006
Bar 1906 Tpr E. Rathbone Natal Carbineers – confirmed on roll
VF 3500

N 007
Bar 1906 Tpr J.A. Oates Roystons Horse – confirmed on roll – edge knicks
VF 3500

N 008
Bar 1906 Pte W. Leng Lancs and Yorks Contg – confirmed on roll only 150 issued
VF+ 4000

N 009
Bar 1906 Sgt R.F. Tedder Natal Mtd Rifles – confirmed on roll
VF+ 4000

N 010
Bar 1906 Cpl J. Gilchrist Natal Ranger – confirmed on roll V
F+ 4000

N 011
Bar 1906 Tpr A. Smith Northern District Mounted Rifles – confirmed on roll
VF 4000

N 012
Bar 1906 Tpr C. Rogers Northern District Mounted Rifles – confirmed on roll
EF 4000

N 013
Bar 1906 16 Tpr T. Walker 2nd Roystons Horse Heavily impressed – confirmed on roll
VF 3500

N 014
Bar 1906 Cpl J. Lazrus Lancs and York Cont – confirmed on roll only 150 issued
VF 4000

N 015
No bar Tpr B.S. Daniel Umsinga Mil Res
Confirmed on Roll
VF+ 3000

The renamed group to Thomas Henry Brokensa is relisted. The estimate is now R5,000. See the previous post for details.

QSAs

T 017
QSA Bars: CC; OFS and Tvl
21856 S. Sjt Maj A. Hamilton 32nd Coy Imp Yeo – edge knock
VF 2000

Thee are a large number of Boer War artefacts in the next sale, B139, 16 August 2023.

The Natal 1906 medal are selling too.

RAY LEPPAN COLLECTION OF BOER WAR MEMORABILIA

PIPE
R 001 Wooden pipe engraved “East Yorkshire” including letter from Mr John Baker dated 8/9/77:

“Dear Mr Griffith,

If I remember correctly some time ago you did a television programme on the Boer War. You also had a collection of Militaria of that era. I am therefore sending the enclosed pipe to add to your collection.

The pipe was given to me by my father-in-Law (now deceased) who assured me it was carved in S.A. by a Soldier in the “East Yorks” (The Regimental Crest that is). I therefore feel it would be for better for it to be in your collection rather than have the sentimental limited showing of my home. As a matter of interest, I go over to Belgium and France periodically to dig around the Great War areas, mostly the Ypres Salient, and the Somme. If you are ever in the Nottingham area my family would be delighted to meet you (that’s obviously myself of course).

I sincerely hope you will add the enclosed to your collection.

Yours with Kind Regards
John Baker

Incidentally, my son, Simon got a grade one pass at school exams for his project on the Boer War! “ 3300

R 002 DVD The Boer War a bitter and bloody clash of arms and a video “Scorched Earth” South African Documentary of the Boer War. 125

R 003 Small Carved pen knife in form of a brooch with ebony insert. Made by a POW P.J.A. Watermeyer (Cape Rebel) in the Dyatalawa Camp Ceylon.
“Oupa Watermeyer, ‘n bankklerkk op Colesberg. Getroud met Getruida het 8 kinders gehad. Hy het gerebelleer uit verset na ‘n broer van hom deur Engelse soldate doodgeskiet is. Sy broer was na bewering veld toe om ‘n bokkie vir die pot te skiet. Engelse troepe was op die plaaswerf toe hy aangery kom. Toe hulle hom met die geweer sien is hy op sy perd doodgeskiet. Alle gewere was verbode en moes ingehandig word, maar hulle het een oorgehou om vir die pot te skiet. Plaas was in Middelburg, Kaap distrik. 500

R 004 Rare Transvaal Volkslied music sheet in colour with Paul Kruger and ZAR CoA by R. Muller, Music Warehouse, Cape Town 280

R 005 Folding cup 1300
R 006 Trench Art Lamp 300
R 007 Water can – white straps – no top 225
R 008 Martini Henry bullet 100
R 009 Krigerbier Jug 350
R 010 Diyatalawa Camp swagger stick 1902 1600
R 011 Brass Tondeldoos 450
R 012 Wooden pen (see photo on website) 200
R 013 Wooden pen (see photo on website) 200
R 014 Wooden pen (see photo on website) 200
R 015 Wooden pen (see photo on website) 200
R 016 Wooden pen (see photo on website) 200
R 017 Wooden pen (see photo on website) 200
R 018 Wooden pen (see photo on website) 200
R 019 Wooden pen (see photo on website) 200
R 020 St Helena KVG pen 1300
R 021 Match stick holder ushers O.V.G. Whisky 330
R 022 Blue plate with sailor, cannon and hussar 550
R 023 Plate – General White 300
R 024 Plate – Christiaan de Wet 300
R 025 Mafikeng plate Baden Powell 550
R 026 Ashtray – Sir R. Buller V.C 330
R 027 Ashtray – Chamberlain 220
R 028 Ashtray – Gladstone 220
R 029 Neu Testament 400
R 030 Wooden Letter knife 1300
R 031 Ebony carved letter opener 1300
R 032 Pair of cavalry shoulder scales, sword, armour protection 700
R 033 General French photo button 3” diameter 330
R 034 Kruger/De Wet knife 175
R 035 Cuff Links made from ZAR coins 180
R 036 Pres Kruger Medallion Lauer (Hern 242) mounted as a tie pin 280
R 037 Chamberlain Visit 1902 (Hern 574) 170
R 038 Imitation Pond (Brass) Hern 462 120
R 039 Mizpah Brooch 250
R 040 Queen Victoria’s 50-year reign 1887 250
R 041 Peace Medallion 1902 United SA – Peace with honour (Hern 1029 400
R 042 Boer War POW carving from bone and tortoise shell 700
R 043 SA Gordon Highlanders sweetheart’s brooch 300
R 044 POW carved cuff links 1320
R 045 Scottish Horse sweetheart’s brooch Victorian Crown 500
R 046 POW Carved brooch 720
R 047 Slate heart brooch carved “Hester” 250
R 048 POW carved from stone pocket knife 300
R 049 Slate POW carved brooch “Julia” 400
R 050 POW carved bone fob 720
R 051 POW carved pocket knife “St Helena” opens 1000
R 052 POW 1901/02 Boer Oorlog serviette ring 720
R 053 POW Bone ring 200
R 054 POW carved brooch 200
R 055 POW ABO stone India KOWA 300
R 056 POW Boer War Bone knife 300
R 057 Ceylon 1902 POW wood and bone brooch 520
R 058 POW carved bone ring 250
R 059 Australia, Canada, India, South Africa congratulates Queen Victoria 1877 250
R 060 Kruger medal (Hern 448) 330
R 061 JMT shoulder title 30
R 062 Grahamstown Mayor medal 400
R 063 Silver Coronation Medal KVIIR Colony of Natal 22 mm 400
R 064 Propaganda medal issued at time of Kruger’s visit to Germany 725
R 065 The Kings Own (Shropshire Light Inf) 60
R 066 Queen Victoria dies 420
R 067 Queen Victoria and six leaders 1900 520
R 068 Cape Town congratulates Queen Victoria 1897 320
R 069 Transvaal Congratulates Queen Victoria 1897 520
R 070 Kaffrarian Arbeit Veberwindet Alles 1858-1902 300
R 071 South Shields Mafeking 300
R 072 Royal Marine Light Infantry cap badge 300
R 073 The Dorsetshire Regiment cap badge 300
R 074 Lord Roberts Teaspoon (see website for photo) 330
R 075 Lord Roberts Teaspoon (see website for photo) 330
R 076 South Africa 1900 Teaspoon 100
R 077 Earl Roberts Teaspoon 100
R 078 WP Pistol club Teaspoon 100
R 079 Lord Roberts VC Pretoria 1900 badge 300
R 080 Leicester Regiment badge 60
R 081 Royal Dublin Fusiliers badge 60
R 082 East Yorkshire Regiment badge 60
R 083 Royal Barkture Regiment badge 60
R 084 South Lancture Regiment badge 60
R 085 West Yorkshire Regiment (relugged) 60
R 086 Buller Relief of Ladysmith 220
R 087 Infraconbe Peace Celebration 2 June 1902 HS12 700
R 088 Leicester Regiment cap badge 60
R 089 Replica ZAR Politi helmet plate 100
R 090 London Rifle Brigade cap badge 100
R 091 Munster Fuselier’s 1 lug only cap badge 60
R 092 Bandsman Arm badge – Victorian Crown 50
R 093 FM Lord Roberts VC H140 300
R 094 ILH Shoulder titles 60
R 095 Lock 6 the North spoon 100
R 096 Royal Berkshire Regiment cap badge 60
R 097 Yorkshire Regiment cap badge 60
R 098 Northumberland Fuselier’s cap badge 60
R 099 Silver 1903 (post war) nurse’s belt to Nurse Webber by Natal Carbineers for Siege of Ladysmith, 2 Nov 1899 including extensive documents. Only 22 presented. 40 000
R 100 Martini Henry ammunition Belt 950
R 101 1889 Scoop made Bristol 250
R 102 Boer War compass pouch 100
R 103 Boer War leather Dixi holder – no Dixi 150
R 104 Boer War leather glass holder – no glass 100
R 105 22 Ogden’s Guinea cigarette cards 850
R 106 19 Wills Transvaal cigarette cards 900
R 107 Two music sheets: a) Town Guard March b) Frivoliy Barn Dance 500
R 108 Siege of Kimberly Newspaper 900
R 109 Parchment Discharge Certificate 1700
R 110 Proclamation of Kimberley 250
R 111 Original photo by Mr Tailor – Title The Dawn 550
R 112 Historic Tableau on tiles 550
R 113 Reproduction photo of General De Wet and his staff 80
R 114 The pictorial ward, the Transvaal war print. The Boers intimidating the loyal inhabitancy of Utrecht during the 8 day armistice 250
R 115 City Coins Catalogue No 71 110
R 116 Picture of Ian Hamilton 500
R 117 7 Reproduced photos of various POW Camps 800
R 118 Group of 12 Postcards 300
R 119 Cartoon by EBN of General De Wet 2200
R 120 Cartoon by W.A.G. of President Steyn 2200
R 121 Old Newspapers in a file Sectio The illustrated London News Vanity fair with a flag to Pretoria, Sphere and many others 250
R 122 Le Petit Journal – Numero 475 – A Pile Ou Face 500
R 123 Le Petit Journal – Numero 491 - Le General Joubert Sur Son Lit De Mort 500
R 124 Le Petit Journal – Numero 493 – Inauguration de L’Exposition De 1900 500
R 125 2 X Hanky chiefs: 1 x The Absent-Minded Beggar, 1 x Lord Roberts and other Generals and photocopies of the petition POW at Bermuda 700
R 126 Print of Boekenhout Fontein the Home stead of Paul Kruger near Rustenberg – by Gabriel de Jonge 300
R 127 A Call to Arms Boer War Free State 300
R 128 British Boer War Documents 250
R 129 The Absent-Minded Beggar printed on silk. All four verses and a picture of gentleman in khaki. “This souvenir is presented by Mrs Langrey on the occasion of the 100th performance of the degenerates at the Garrick Theatre for permission to use Mr Kiplings poem Mrs Longrey has made to the daily mail a contribution of £100 for the benefit of the wives and children of the Reservists fighting in South Africa” 4400
R 130 Folded Map of Hoopstad 400
R 131 Water colour by G. Elliot of Port Natal 1842 170
R 132 Water colour by G. Elliot – Battle of Congella 170
R 133 Water colour by G. Elliot – Smith’s Fort under siege 170
R 134 Water colour by G. Elliot – Relief of Port Natal 170
R 135 Original petition Boer POW at Bermuda 1000
R 136 Original Bermuda postcard with photos of the prisoners. Sent from USA New Jersey to Bermuda 920
R 137 Declaration of Alliance signed by GJ. Greyling 3500
R 138 Postcard – POW St Helena
R 139 General Buller in a frame 150
R 140 Lord Roberts in a frame 330
R 141 Marshall Hole money card 2/6 700
R 142 Wax Seal on cardboard of the ZAR 250
R 143 Wax Seal on cardboard of the ZAR 250
R 144 4 Medallions from cigarette packets – loop broken off. Queen Victoria 3 castle cigarettes 650
R 145 Lord Kitchener’s 3 castle cigarettes 650
R 146 Baden Powell Capston Novey cut 650
R 147 Badel Powell 3 castle cigarettes 650
R 148 Andy May book mark – hand signed by Lt Col Gordon Highlander 50
R 149 Andy May book mark – hand signed by Captain Black Watch 50
R 150 Andy May book mark – hand signed by Pvt Highland Light Infy 50

PAUL KRUGER MEDALLION

H 151 Centenary of President Kruger’s bust 1825-1901 (Hern 390) 60 mm Silver EF 1000

NATAL REBELLION 1906

N 153 Bar 1906 Pte J. Gilchrist Natal Rangers – confirmed on roll VF 4000
N 154 Bar 1906 Tpr A. Smith N.D.M.R (Northern District Mounted Rifles) – confirmed on roll VF 4000
N 155 Bar 1906 Tpr C. Rogers N.D.M.R. (Northern District Mounted Rifles) – confirmed on roll VF 4000
N 156 Bar 1906 Tpr D.P. Owens N.D.M.R. (Northern District Mounted Rifles) – confirmed on roll VF 4000
N 157 No Bar Tpr B.S. Daniel Umsinga Mil Res. – confirmed on roll VF 3000

I see the Natal Carbineers belt to Nurse Webber is back on the market:

R 099 Silver 1903 (post war) nurse’s belt to Nurse Webber by Natal Carbineers for Siege of Ladysmith, 2 Nov 1899 including extensive documents. Only 22 presented. 40 000

Items from B141, 18 October 2023

SAGS
X001
Bar 1877
Pte V.S. Blackbeard Fort White M. Vol
This medal has been repaired. There was a small hole that has been filled on the edge. The “E” in White has disappeared. Edge nicks
F+ 30000 [sic]

CGHGSM
X002
Clasps Transkei and Basutuland
Tpr A.P. Smith Landry’s L.H.
This medal is confirmed on roll but has been renamed
VF 4000

QSA

N005
No Bar: 6202 Pte J.A. Livesy Rand Rifles
EF 1200

N006
Bar: CC
423 Tpr J.F.M. Morkel W. Prov M. R
EF 1200

N007
Bar: Relief of Ladysmith
Tpr R. Genese Colonial Scouts
VF+ 2200

N008
Bar: CC
582 Tpr B.A. Morrow Braban’ts Horse
VF+ 1100

N009 Bar: CC
J.C. Magnis Cape Police
VF+ 1100

N010
Two Bars: CC; SA01
Tpr J.J. Bradford Gorringes F.C.
VF+ 1400

N011
Two Bars: CC; OFS
31 Mr S. Eagley ASC
VF+ 1200

N012
Two Bars: OFS; TVL
184 3RD Cl Tpr F. Hopkins S--- (I am sure the “A” and “C” of SAC have been erased)
VF+ 1000

N013
Three Bars: CC; OFS; TVL
1358 Pte H. Maher Kaffrarian Rifles V
F+ 1400

N014
Three Bars: CC; OFS; TVL
Capt G. Waneford I.S.C.
Engraved as for officers as issued.
Copy of the medal roll shows him as 44th Guhras Indian Staff Corps
This is the only name on the roll, and he signed the roll himself.
In the remarks column there is a detailed history of what he did and where he went.
EF 1700

N015
Four Bars: OFS; TVL; SA 1901; SA 1902
727 Tpr M.G. Nolan Driscoll’s Scouts
VF+ 1500

N 016
Five Bars: CC; OFS; TVL; SA 1901; SA 1902
2041 Pte E. Mordecai RLY PNR Regt – date bars loose on ribbon
VF+ 1500

E420
Pair: 3891 Pte H. Jenkins 19th Huss.
QSA Bars Defence of Ladysmith; OFS; Laing’s Nek; Belfast
KSA Bars SA1901; SA1902 Pte H.C. Jenkins 11th Hussars
Confirmed with copy of the page of roll
VF 7500