British Army Boer War South Africa medals

The Boer War, also known as the South African War, was fought between the British Empire and two Boer states, the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, between 1899 and 1902. The British Army issued several medals to its soldiers who fought in the conflict. Here are some of the British Army Boer War South Africa medals:

  1. Queen's South Africa Medal: This medal was awarded to British and Commonwealth soldiers who served in the Boer War between 11 October 1899 and 31 May 1902. The medal features the portrait of Queen Victoria on the front and the names of battles on the back.

  2. King's South Africa Medal: This medal was issued to soldiers who served in the Boer War after Queen Victoria's death on 22 January 1901 until the end of the conflict. It features the portrait of King Edward VII on the front and the names of battles on the back.

  3. South Africa 1901 Medal: This medal was awarded to soldiers who served in South Africa during 1901. The front of the medal features a bust of King Edward VII, and the back features the dates of the campaign.

  4. South Africa 1902 Medal: This medal was awarded to soldiers who served in South Africa during 1902. The front of the medal features a bust of King Edward VII, and the back features the dates of the campaign.

  5. Cape Colony General Service Medal: This medal was awarded to soldiers who served in the Cape Colony during the Boer War and were not eligible for the Queen's or King's South Africa Medal. The medal features a portrait of Queen Victoria on the front and the name of the colony on the back.