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Hi Stefan,

Something I meant to mention before is that you see a lot of mercantile marine medals on their own or with a British War Medal; seldom do I see one with a Star. it’s very possible to get the trio and the Mercantile but not that common and there is usually a story attached.

I have got into the habit of double checking the medal rolls if I see a star or trio with the mercantile marine medal. I know it doesn’t change anything but just something to look out for next time.

I still think it’s interesting that he has renamed the medal to Brabants horse….why them?.

I bought a cheap 1879 SAGS (Zulu) medal that had been renamed to a H. Brown from the 6th Lanc Fusiliers (which didn’t exist then) with a faux regimental number in excellent condition…..I still don’t know why but maybe I will one day.

Regards,
Shaun

stefanhaa,

I have been through the attestation papers for Brabant's Horse in WO126 and there is no paper for this man.

The nominal rolls in WO127 for Brabant's Horse can be accessed here: www.angloboerwar.com/unit-information/so...s/303-brabants-horse

Best wishes
David

Picture courtesy of Noonan's

QSA (3) Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (39134 Tpr: D. E. Zinn. Brabant’s Horse);
1914-15 Star (Dvr. D. Zinn S.A.S.C.-T.&R.);
British War Medal (Pte. D. Zinn 9th. Infantry.);
Bilingual Victory Medal (Dvr. D. Zinn S.A.S.C. T.&R.)

Daniel Zinn.

CC, OFS and Tr listed on WO100/237p62. Also served in SAMIF (WO100/276p28). SA01 and SA02 from SAMIF listed on WO100/276p64.