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Defence of Ladysmith 10 years 9 months ago #11977

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Ian,

If you are going to have a DoL clasp in your collection, the Natal Guides is one of the more desirable units.

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David
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Defence of Ladysmith 10 years 9 months ago #11979

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Hello Ian,
A superb and very rare medal, verified twice in WO100/301.
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Defence of Ladysmith 10 years 9 months ago #11981

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Frank,

The reference to WO100/301 takes me back to NA days and paging through the microfilms. I recall being surprised by the inclusion of the Natal Guides in the FID rolls but pleased to have finally tracked them down.

It would be a lot easier these days!

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Defence of Ladysmith 10 years 9 months ago #11983

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Hello David,
Yes, same here and I've still got my old copies too, all uncovered folio, not the case with those now available on line.
Ian's medal really is superb though!
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Defence of Ladysmith 10 years 9 months ago #11984

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Thanks chaps
I first looked it up in the Buxtion FID book. From memory,he shows less than a dozen single bar DofL's to the Natal Corps of Guides. There are quite a few multiples.
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Well, if you are going to buy a Defence of Ladysmith you might as well buy a really good one!

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