Reproduction Queens South Africa Medal - Miniature
Campaign: Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902
Branch of Service: British and Imperial forces
Description: (obverse) the jubilee bust of Queen Victoria, text around VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX; (reverse) Britannia holding the flag and a laurel crown towards a large group of soldiers, with warships offshore. The words SOUTH AFRICA are inscribed around the top.
Clasps: Orange Free State and Defence Of Ladysmith
Ribbon: Red with two narrow blue stripes and a broad central orange stripe
Comments: This medal was issued to British and Imperial forces for service in South Africa between 11th October 1899 and 31st May 1902. It was also issued to nurses and war correspondents, which set precedents for later wars.