Description

South African War 1899-1902.

The Third and Fourth contingents of New Zealand mounted troops to depart for South Africa had no previous military training but were skilled marksmen and horsemen. These contingents were known as Rough Riders.

Souvenir Medalet.

Obverse: 1899 * BRITISH TRANSVAAL WAR 1900

Reverse: SUCCESS TO OUR New Zealand ROUGH RIDERS 1900

Metal: Gilt.

Diameter: 22.5mm. Pierced.

Catalogue: Leon G Morel: #1899/1900/3

Grade: EF 50% gilt remaining.

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