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QSA (1) Natal (Major A.M. Jarvis. Lord Str's Horse)

Thrice MID.

City Coins #12, July 1971.

Estimate R117.

Thanks Again David..... I had heard of this one but it was not confirmed that it was out there, now I can officially add it to the list.....

Mike

David......

This is a previously unknown medal for the list...... Now on ebay.....

Mike

"77 PTE J.D. MAVESTY, LD. STRATHCONA'S H:"
The medal is complete with four Clasps/Bars: "South Africa 1901", "Belfast", "Orange Free State", and "Natal". When researching the Soldier, I noticed that when the Medal was issued a single letter was misspelled ("S" instead of "E") in his name! The Medal is impressed on rim:

77 Pte. John Douglas Maveety (Not Mavesty) was born in Toronto, Ontario, and was a Printer by trade. He enlisted at Prince Albert at age 21 February 9th 1900, for service in South Africa with the Strathcona's Horse. He had sent correspondence to the North West Mounted Police January 30th 1900 regarding his application to serve in South Africa, and later to the Minister of Militia November 20th 1901 regarding the Strathcona's Medals and clasps (please see document images). His documents mention that he was discharged 8-3-1901, and correctly show that he was awarded the Queens Medal with three clasps (Belfast, Orange Free State and Natal) also being awarded the 1901 South Africa Clasp.

This medal is Known but not as this fantastic pair and the first picture I have just been sent this photo

FALKLAND FITZMAURICE WARREN

Constable N.W.M.P. / Private Strathcona;s Horse / Lieutenant Warren's Mounted Infantry

Mike

"77 PTE J.D. MAVESTY, LD. STRATHCONA'S H:"

His medal sold on ebay for $1,803.00 US so some one got a fantastic deal.....

Even though it was an undated medal.....

Mike

From the Morton and Eden sale, 29 February 2024.

QSA (1) Capt Colony loose (369 Pte E. A. Orchard, Ld. Strathcona’s H:)

Morton and Eden say Private E. A. Orchard is confirmed on the QSA Medal Roll with entitlement as above, with the comment given ‘1 clasp issue to Ottawa 19.12.05’ in the remarks section.

Sold for a hammer price of GBP 850. Totals: GBP 1,049. R 24,510. AUD 1,970. NZD 2,110. CAD 1,750. USD 1,290. EUR 1,190