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QSA (1) Talana (Gaoler R. Mahon. Natal Police.)
Natal (1) 1906 (Wdr: R. Mahon, Natal Police.)

M&E say 'Robert Mahon of the Natal Police, is confirmed on the Q.S.A. roll as having served initially a Gaoler, but is also confirmed on the Natal Rebellion Medal Roll serving at the rank of Warder. Offered with copied service papers, which appear to show that his son served during the Great War with the 2nd South African Infantry (4739), and that he died of wounds on 15 October, 1916.'

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QSA (5) Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek, South Africa 1901 (599 Tpr: W. A. Hall. Natal Carbnrs:);
Natal (1) 1906 (Sgt: W. A. Hall, Natal Carbineers.)

M&E say ' W. A. Hall of the Natal Carbineers is confirmed on the medal rolls. According to a note from the original collector, Hall was one of just 37 Natal Carbineers to receive the Talana clasp.'

Hall, 599 Trooper William Ashborne, Natal Carbineers. Born in 1881. Farmed at Thornville, Dundee. Enlisted 16 Mar 1899 and served 29 Sep 99 to 31 May 02. Transferred to the Northern District Mounted Rifles 31 Mar 1904 and rejoined the Natal
Carbineers, serving in the Natal Rebellion, 1906. QSA (5), Natal (1) 1906 (Sgt Natal Carb).

Ref: QSA: WO100/260p86 Suppl: WO100/260p111.

37 is a good estimate to the number of Talana clasps to the Natal Carbineers.

Of the Talana QSAs sold today, the individual medals to the Dundee TG and Dundee Rifle Association sold particularly well.

122 - 4394 Pte T. Murray, Rl: Irish Fus: Sold for a hammer price of GBP 260. Totals (VAT UK only): GBP 322. R7,000. Au$630. Can$570. US$410
143 - Serjt: A. B. Allison. Natal Guides. Sold for a hammer price of GBP 1,900. Totals (VAT UK only): GBP 2,356. R51,300. Au$4,610. Can$4,200. US$2,990
144 - 284 Med:-Serjt: A. C. Wearner. Umvoti M.R. Sold for a hammer price of GBP 1,300. Totals (VAT UK only): GBP 1,612. R35,100. Au$3,150. Can$2,870. US$2,040
248 - H. Riley. Dundee Tn: Gd: Sold for a hammer price of GBP 600. Totals (VAT UK only): GBP 744. R16,200. Au$1,450. Can$1,320. US$940
249 - E. N. Hughes. Dundee Rifle Assctn: Sold for a hammer price of GBP 900. Totals (VAT UK only): GBP 1,116. R24,300. Au$2,180. Can$1,990. US$1,410
271 - Gaoler R. Mahon. Natal Police. Sold for a hammer price of GBP 550. Totals (VAT UK only): GBP 682. R14,900. Au$1,330. Can$1,210. US$860
317 - 599 Tpr: W. A. Hall. Natal Carbnrs: Sold for a hammer price of GBP 420. Totals (VAT UK only): GBP 521. R11,300. Au$1,020. Can$930. US$660