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QSA (2) Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith (927 Tpr: F. E. Folwell. Natal Carbnrs:);

M&E say 'F. E. Folwell of the Natal Carbineers is confirmed on the medal roll. Also offered with an official transmission slip to 'D. C. Folwell' with entitlement to wear the Southern Rhodesia Service Medal, with two small photographs.'

Today was a rare opportunity to see so many Elandslaagte medals sell in one auction.

Here are the prices realised today. Lot 312 is especially noteworthy.

138 - Capt. P. H. Normand, D.S.O., Imp Lt. Horse. Sold for a hammer price of GBP 2,600. Totals (VAT UK only): GBP 3,224. R70,200. Au$6,300. Can$5,740. US$4,090
142 - 281 Tpr: P. Addison. Natal M.R. Sold for a hammer price of GBP 2,000. Totals (VAT UK only): GBP 2,480. R54,000. Au$4,850. Can$4,420. US$3,140
153 - 4810 Pte. G. Holland, Devon: Regt. Sold for a hammer price of GBP 350. Totals (VAT UK only): GBP 434. R9,500. Au$850. Can$770. US$550
161 - 4881 Pte. D. Coyle, Manchester Regt. Sold for a hammer price of GBP 380. Totals (VAT UK only): GBP 471. R10,300. Au$920. Can$840. US$600
185 - 10 Tptr:-Major P. Carmont, Natal M.R. Sold for a hammer price of GBP 550. Totals (VAT UK only): GBP 682. R14,900. Au$1,330. Can$1,210. US$860
187 - 107 Corpl: E. R. H. Lewis. Natal M.R. Sold for a hammer price of GBP 320. Totals (VAT UK only): GBP 397. R8,600. Au$780. Can$710. US$500
188 - Lieut: F.O. Stiebel, Natal M.R. Sold for a hammer price of GBP 420. Totals (VAT UK only): GBP 521. R11,300. Au$1,020. Can$930. US$660
208 - 4 L.Corpl: W. Jago. Imp: Lt Horse. Sold for a hammer price of GBP 650. Totals (VAT UK only): GBP 806. R17,600. Au$1,580. Can$1,440. US$1,020
212 - 237 Tpr: A Ross. Imp. Lt Horse. Sold for a hammer price of GBP 480. Totals (VAT UK only): GBP 595. R13,000. Au$1,160. Can$1,060. US$750
214 - 431 L. Corpl: E. G. Palmer. Imp: Lt Horse. Sold for a hammer price of GBP 550. Totals (VAT UK only): GBP 682. R14,900. Au$1,330. Can$1,210. US$860
215 - 230 Corpl: W.J. Treloar. Imp: Lt Horse. Sold for a hammer price of GBP 480. Totals (VAT UK only): GBP 595. R13,000. Au$1,160. Can$1,060. US$750
281 - 165 Dvr: A. Burger. Natal F. Arty: Sold for a hammer price of GBP 550. Totals (VAT UK only): GBP 682. R14,900. Au$1,330. Can$1,210. US$860
312 - 927 Tpr: F. E. Folwell. Natal Carbnrs: Sold for a hammer price of GBP 3,500. Totals (VAT UK only): GBP 4,340. R94,500. Au$8,480. Can$7,730. US$5,500

What did they know about Trooper Folwell that M&E didn't? They expected £300-500!