Queens South Africa MedalAwarded for the second Anglo Boer war of 1899 1902, the first versions of this medal had the dates 1899 1900 raised on the reverse. Once it was realised the war was to continue, these dates were filled in and consequently the appear as 'ghost dates' on the reverse of some medals. A later die was then made with the dates removed completely but Britannia's hand on the reverse was pointed to the F in Africa rather than the R on earlier versions. 26

replacement purposes and display

the award has been available across all ranks of the Royal Air Force

Height - 13

High-quality die-struck metal construction for crisp detail and lasting durability

but not in active operations against an enemy

entitled the Medal of The Order of The British Empire

British manufactured

The General Service Medal EIIR Near East

Authentic ribbon colours representing the desert campaign and participating forces

The roll of individuals entitled to this is held in the National Archives

Whether purchased as a family memorial

Once it was realised the war was to continue