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Kimberley Siege Award 3 years 1 month ago #74634

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An engraved silver jeweller's type medal .Hallmarked Birmingham 1896 plus " CES "
On obverse centre shield : " Sergt Grattan "
On reverse : " Dismtg Ordnance Artly Sports Kby Siege 1900 "
Recipient :No 160 Sergeant Major ( Training ) W.Grattan ,Diamond Fields Artillery
There was a morale boosting sports event held in Kimberley during the siege
This award listed in book HARITBE&C by A N Pamm , Vol.2 , page 1153
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Kimberley Siege Award 3 years 1 month ago #74661

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Thank you Matseb,

Can I check that book reference with you please? HARITBE&C?
Dr David Biggins

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Book ref; HONOURS AND REWARDS IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE AND COMMONWEALTH by A N Pamm 2 Vols , 1657 pages
The only reference work to attempt to cover everything

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