Named campaign medal – Queen Victoria – Boer War issue
Key Information:
• Country: Great Britain
• Medal: Queen’s South Africa Medal
• Monarch: Queen Victoria
• Conflict: Second Boer War (1899–1902)
• Named to: 5541 PTE E. Kewley
• Regiment: Liverpool Regiment
• Diameter approx.: 36.40 mm
• Material: Silver
Medal Design:
Obverse shows crowned portrait of Queen Victoria with Latin inscription “VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX” (Victoria, Queen and Empress).
Reverse depicts Britannia holding a laurel wreath overlooking advancing British troops and naval fleet with inscription “SOUTH AFRICA”.
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Condition:
Good overall issued condition.
Surface wear and contact marks consistent with service medal.
Naming clear and readable.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Queen’s South Africa Medal was awarded to British and Commonwealth forces serving during the Boer War. Named regimental examples remain highly collectible, particularly to line infantry regiments such as the Liverpool Regiment.
Summary:
Original named Queen’s South Africa campaign medal with strong historical and collector appeal.
For the condition, please refer to the pictures.