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Tokens of Honour, Returned & Other Soldiers - South African War, 1899 - 1902
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The Unique & Unparalleled Collection of New Zealand Historical Medals & Memorabilia (Part 1)
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Description
Ophir, hand engraved in gold (15ct, 10.6g, 30x30mm), by G.& T.Y. (G & T Young, Dunedin), ring top suspension, obverse inscribed '2nd/Contingent/NZ', reverse inscribed 'To/Sergeant R.Wilson/From/Citizens of Ophir/1901'. Very fine.
Courtesy of Stowers p216, 482 Farrier-Sergeant Richard Wilson, 2nd Cont, 4 Coy; Farmer; Downshire Farm, Ophir, Otago; NOK: J.Wilson (brother), same address; Died Wellington 2.9.67: Joh: DH: CC: OFS: SA01; Served British South Africa Police; Awarded BSA Medal with clasp 'Rhodesia 1896'; On nominal roll as Private.