SOUTH AFRICA. Defense of Mafeking Medal, 1900. #sherborne eagle with closed wings standing

eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt

1668 VICESIMO

Two soldiers standing facing

Unfortunately his wartime service records are not currently available

The ribbon is coming loose at the top bar

SOUTH AFRICA. Defense of Mafeking Medal, 1900. #sherborne eagle with closed wings standingDefence of Mafeking, White Metal Medal, 1900, by Spink & Son, Obv. Facing bust of Baden Powell wearing campaign hat, dividing BADEN POWELL, Rev. soldiers and sailors bringing forward a cannon, British flag behind, Mafeking 1899 1900 in two lines in exergue, plain edge, 45mm, 36. 39g (Hern 106; BHM 3677), some minor hairline scratches to otherwise brilliant and glossy surfaces, much as struck, and rare.