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8 Aug 2021: In the 1880s however the discovery of vast gold reserves in Transvaal brought large numbers of foreign settlers, largely British, across the border, and an attempted coup at the instigation of ... Lester Watson acquired his medal at some point before 1928

8 Aug 2021: Burma War Medal, awarded to an Indian officer, 1832. Obverse, the elephant of Ava at right bowing before the British lion at left, who stands before a Union Jack flagstaff. ... This one is unnamed, so the recipient cannot be identified. Lester Watson

8 Aug 2021: Military General Service Medal, 1848 (Anglo-Dutch Java War). It had been unusual, before the reign of Queen Victoria, for medals to be issued recognising service in campaigns (except perhapsThis left, ... Lester Watson acquired the piece at some point

8 Aug 2021: attacked Hyderabad in protest at the emplacement of a British puppet ruler in the province. ... Lester Watson purchased the medal at some point before 1928.

8 Aug 2021: Afghan interference in this conflict led the British to negotiate the emplacement of a garrison at Chitral in 1895 to safeguard their position. ... It has been renamed. Lester Watson acquired the medal at some point before 1928.

8 Aug 2021: To earn it a sailor had to have twenty years' service to his credit, although some had amassed rather more by the time of their discharge. ... He received a gratuity of 5 pounds from the Queen. Lester Watson acquired his medal at some point before 1928.

8 Aug 2021: had attacked Hyderabad in protest at the emplacement of a British puppet ruler in the province. ... Lester Watson purchased his medal at some point before 1928.

8 Aug 2021: Lester Watson purchased it from the London dealers Baldwin at some point before 1928.

8 Aug 2021: Lester Watson bought the medal from the London dealers Baldwin at some point before 1928.

8 Aug 2021: Reverse, an Apollonine libational tripod and a cauldron at the centre with "MCMXIV" & "MCMXVIII" inscribed on either side, and with two doves with olive sprays flying above. ... It cannot therefore be known to whom it was awarded. Lester Watson bought