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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: As a result, a small punitive expedition was sent in 1893, which landed at the island town of Lamu in the Sultan's home state of Pate (now also in Kenya). ... Lester Watson purchased the medal from the London dealers Spink at some point before 1928.

8 Aug 2021: The cornerstone of this campaign was the war in which the Indonesian island of Java was taken, a campaign which began with the landing at and capture of Fort Cornelis. ... Lester Watson acquired the piece at some point before 1928.

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: 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 army approaching a coastal city, with boats at sea to the left beyond a tall palm. ... This one is unnamed, so the recipient cannot be identified. Lester Watson purchased the medal from the London dealer Baldwin at some point before 1928.

8 Aug 2021: Lester Watson purchased it at some point before 1928.