The Kings South Africa Medal (KSA) Silver Miniature, with Clasps and Original Ribbon Unnamed

Title: The Kings South Africa Medal (KSA) Silver Miniature, with Clasps and Original Ribbon Unnamed.

Diameter: 17.8m

Thicknes: 2.0mm.

Ribbon Length: 4.0cm.

Silver Medal 0.925, 3.73 grams.

Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902.

Info: The King's South Africa Medal is a British campaign medal awarded to all British and Colonial military personnel who served in the Second Boer War in South Africa, and who were in the theatre on or after 1 January 1902 and who had completed 18 months service in the conflict prior to 1 June 1902.

The fourth campaign medal relating to the Second Boer War, and the second which could be awarded for service in South Africa, the King's South Africa Medal was instituted in 1902 and was the first British campaign medal to be instituted by King Edward VII.

"SOUTH AFRICA 1901" For service in South Africa between 1 January 1901 and 31 December 1901.

"SOUTH AFRICA 1902" For service in South Africa between 1 January 1902 and 31 May 1902.

The obverse shows King Edward VII, in Field Marshal's uniform and facing left, with the legend "EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR" around the upper perimeter.

The reverse shows Britannia holding the Union Flag in her left hand and a laurel wreath in her right hand.

Always awarded together with the Queens SA Medal

The Kings South Africa Medal is part of the Militaria Collection of Lt Col AD Irvine who served in the Union Defence Force in North Africa and Europe during WW2 and for the South African Air Force.

Condition: Very Good, no name inscribed on rim, King Edwards ribbon of green, white and orange has a bit of wear around the clasp. 

Price: R 1495.00 Inc Vat.