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8 Aug 2021: Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal, 1900. The British colony on the Cape of Good Hope, now part of South Africa, was run by an independent administration with its own ... Lester Watson bought it in the auction of the Hamilton Smith Collection, of

8 Aug 2021: This medal was awarded to Private S. Wilson, of the 1st East Lancashire Regiment, although this unit was not part of either of the Chitral relief expeditions. ... It has been renamed. Lester Watson acquired the medal at some point before 1928.

8 Aug 2021: The recipient of this medal was Orderly F. Whittle of HMS Endymion (not to be confused with the earlier frigate of the name, some of whose crew'sthe Watson collection). ... The medal was purchased by Lester Watson at some point before 1928.

8 Aug 2021: Reverse, inscription. Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1854-1901. The Distinguished Conduct Medal was instituted in particular recognition of the gallant exploits of soldiers serving in the Crimea, but was awarded for distinguished ... It was purchased by

8 Aug 2021: It was awarded to Corporal Abdulla Mongo of the 4th Battalion, King's African Rifles. ... Lester Watson purchased it in the auction of the Hamilton Smith Collection, of which it had formed part, in 1927 (Glendining, 20-21 July 1927, lot 956).

8 Aug 2021: It was due to the dash of the non-commissioned officer that the left flank succeeded.'. ... This medal forms part of what Lester Watson's catalogue lists as Group 2, and its provenance is discussed in the page for that group.

8 Aug 2021: It was awarded to Private Chamula of the 1st King's African Rifles. ... Lester Watson purchased it in the auction of the Hamilton Smith Collection, of which it had formed part, in 1927 (Glendining, 20-21 July 1927, lot 955).

8 Aug 2021: The medal is distinguished by the elaborate design of the suspension ribbon, which shows an eagle fighting a snake. ... Although the medal is part of the Watson Collection, Lester Watson's own lists give no provenance for it.

8 Aug 2021: of the nineteenth century an exposed and strategic position made it a frequent target of Russian attacks. ... Although this medal has become part of the Watson Collection, moreover, it is not in Lester Watson's own lists and there is no information about

8 Aug 2021: The medal was awarded to Gunner Momo Katango of the South Nigeria Regiment; its award has been verified. ... Lester Watson purchased it in the auction of the Hamilton Smith Collection, of which it had formed part, in 1927 (Glendining, 20-21 July 1927,