Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, with five clasps: 'Relief of Kimberley', 'Paardeberg', 'Driefontein', 'Transvaal' and 'South Africa 1901', awarded to Private J Ditchburn, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)

Circular, silver campaign medal with, on the obverse, a profile head of Queen Victoria with the 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 five clasps: 'Relief of Kimberley', 'Paardeberg', 'Driefontein', 'Transvaal' and 'South Africa 1901'.

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.

From a medal group awarded to 2564 Private J Ditchburn, 2nd Battalion The Buffs (East Kent Regiment).

From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum.