Lot 1445, 25 Sep 08
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CAMPAIGN GROUPS AND PAIRS |
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British South Africa Company Medal 1890-97 |
| Estimate: |
£550-£650 |
| Hammer Price: |
£1500 |
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Description
An interesting pair to Mr. Harry L. Bernstein, an Armourer in the employ of the Maxim Company, attached to the West African Frontier Force, late Lieutenant in Raaf's Column.
British South Africa Company Medal 1890-97, reverse Matabeleland 1893 (Lieut., Raff's Column); East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, 1897-98 (Mr., W.A.F.F.), mounted for wear, extremely fine, rare medal combination (2) £550-650
Footnote
Ex Upfill-Brown Collection, B.D.W. 4 December 1991
Both medals confirmed on the appropriate rolls, the first showing him C/O. The Maxim Company, Cartridge Works, Dartford, the second giving him as one of three civilian armourers attached to the W.A.F.F. Corps during the operations in 1897-98. One of only three B.S.A. Co/E.&W. Africa combinations known.
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