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QSA (3) Cape Colony, Transvaal, Wittebergen (289 Gnr: W. Patching, P.A.O. Cape Art:).

M&E say 'W. Patching of Prince Alfred’s Own Cape Artillery, is confirmed on the medal roll.'

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QSA (2) Cape Colony, Orange Free State (327 Dvr: R. C. Cliff. Prince Alf: O. Cape A.);
KSA (2) (327 Dvr. R. C. Cliff. P.A.O.C. Arty.) renamed;
British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. R. C. Cliff. A.I.F.)

Together with the recipient’s related miniature awards; and Silver War Badge, the reverse officially numbered ‘A27621’, the recipient’s riband bar; and the recipient’s Volunteered for Active Service lapel badge, the reverse numbered ‘16374’; A.I.F. Returned from Active Service lapel badge, the reverse numbered ‘49612’; and Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League Australia lapel badge, the reverse numbered ‘33851’.

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Described as:

Prince Alfred's Own Cape Volunteer Artillery Helmet Plate. A very good and scarce British made die stamped white metal example, circa 1870-99, with joined motto scrolls above a further scroll ‘26TH AUGUST 1857’ above a cannon, below this a regimental title scroll ‘P.A.O.C.V. ARTILLERY’, the reverse with three well toned loops.

The Cape Town Volunteer Artillery was formed at the Town House, Greenmarket Square, Cape Town on the 26th August 1857, becoming, globally, the second oldest volunteer artillery unit, after the Honourable Artillery Company.