Gold Boer War Tribute Medal presented by the citizens of Molong to Trooper Michael Moss, 'A' Squadron, 1st New South Wales Mounted Rifles, 1901

Over 20,000 Australians fought for the 'mother country' during the Boer War (1899-1902), including many in the various contingents of the New South Wales Mounted Rifles. The first draft of the latter to arrive in South Africa were described as 'especially smart men; good shots and daring riders'.

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