Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, with six clasps: 'Cape Colony', 'Tugela Heights', 'Orange Free State', 'Relief of Ladysmith', 'Transvaal' and 'Laing's Nek', awarded to Major Reginald Turner, South African Light Horse

Circular, silver campaign medal with clasp, 'Cape Colony'. On the obverse, a profile head of Queen Victoria with inscription, 'Victoria Regina et Imperatrix' (Victoria, Queen and Empress). On the reverse, the figure of Britannia holding a Union Flag and laurel wreath, the words 'South Africa', marching troops and warships in the background. The medal is suspended on a red, yellow and dark blue ribbon, with clasps: 'Cape Colony', 'Tugela Heights', 'Orange Free State', 'Relief of Ladysmith', 'Transvaal' and 'Laing's Nek'.

Major Turner served in the Boer War (1899-1902) and was awarded the DSO 'in recognition of services during the operations in South Africa'. He went on to serve in World War One (1914-1918) and was mentioned three times in despatches.

The Queen's South Africa Medal was awarded to soldiers who served during the Boer War (1899-1902) in South Africa between 11 October 1899 and 31 May 1902. Twenty-six clasps were awarded with this medal, indicating each action and state campaign of the conflict.