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Prod. Code:
4394
Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, (3) clasps Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith, Belfast to Bowman, 5th Lancers
4780, Pte. T. H. Bowman. 5/Lcrs.
Engraved naming, good very fine.
With copied medal roll extract, showing that he was also entitled to a Cape Colony clasp.
One of the two squadrons of the regiment present at Elandslaagte took part in the famous charge on 21 October 1899. As the Boers mounted their horses and started to retreat, the 5th Lancers charged them three times as darkness was setting in. Many Boers were cut down and two field guns were captured, with total enemy casualties of around 350.
Previously sold by Liverpool Medals in January 2009.
