Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, clasp, 'Cape Colony', awarded to Private S Quantick, Welsh Regiment

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 clasp, 'Cape Colony'.

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. Quantick's medal has the clasp for 'Cape Colony'.

From the Upfill Brown/Hibbard Collection of the National Army Museum. Purchased with the generous assistance of Mr and Mrs S N Roditi's Charitable Trust and the Friends of the National Army Museum