Queens South Africa Medal

Obverse and reverse of the Medal with Clasps

Eligibility

Awarded to those who served in South Africa between 11 Oct 1899 and 31 May 1902.

Description

A British campaign medal instituted in 1900 and awarded to British and Empire personnel who served in the Second Boer War. A total of 26 clasps were awarded indication participation in actions and campaigns. Given the expected short duration of the war, earl medals were minted with either 1900 or 1901 on them, but when the war stretched into a second and then third year, the medals were issued without dates.

Notes

Content for the history and honours sections has come from a combination of Wikipedia and the Australian War Memorial websites.