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Queen's South Africa Medal

The Queen's South Africa Medal is a prestigious honour for the brave British and colonial military personnel who served during the Second Boer War. This symbol of valour and sacrifice is a must-have for collectors and history enthusiasts. Read more..

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SKU:BN3330

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SKU:
BN3330

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Specifications

Brand Group 1:
Brands
Brand Group 2:
Medals of Australia
Product Group 2:
Medals
Product Group 3:
Replica Medals
Organisation:
Australian,Honours & Awards

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Queen's South Africa Medal

This medal was always awarded with a clasp. Please list the clasps required in the order comments at the checkout. 

The Queen's South Africa Medal is a significant British military award instituted in 1899. It was created to acknowledge the service of British and colonial military personnel, as well as certain civilians, during the Second Boer War, a conflict fought between the British Empire and two Boer states, the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, over the Empire's influence in South Africa.

Eligibility for the Queen's South Africa Medal includes the following:

  • Active service in the British or colonial military, or as a civilian under military command, during the Second Boer War, between October 11, 1899, and May 31, 1902.
  • Participation in one or more of the actions or campaigns designated for the award of clasps to the medal. Each clasp carries the name of a different battle or campaign and is attached to the medal's ribbon.

The nickel-silver medal features a design deeply rooted in the history of the conflict. The obverse of the medal portrays the veiled effigy of Queen Victoria, the reigning monarch at the time of the war, and the inscription 'VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX'. The reverse displays Britannia holding a flag in her left hand and presenting a laurel wreath to advancing troops with her right hand. The inscription reads 'SOUTH AFRICA'.

Clasps 

Twenty six clasps were issued for the QSA Medal. Recipients could be issued a number of these (to a maximum of nine) to indicate the actions and campaigns in which they served.

See here for more information relating to the clasps issued to Australian and Commonwealth units: Queen's South Africa Medal.

Unmounted Medals

If you order your medal unmounted, the medal and ribbon will be supplied as separate components. Miniature medals will be supplied with 15cm of ribbon and full size medals will be supplied with 30cm of ribbon.

Queen's South Africa Medal Full Size Court Mounted

The court mounting of medals involves securing medals to a stiff backing board, along with the placement of a brooch fitting on the board. This ensures that the medals remain firmly in place and do not shift or move about while being worn.

It is mandatory for active members of the Australian Defence Force to have their medals court mounted, as it is considered the appropriate method of presenting military honours in a professional and respectful manner. By doing so, the medals are given proper recognition and are displayed in a neat and organized fashion.

Queen's South Africa Medal Full Size Swing Mounted

The swing mounting of medals refers to the attachment of a medal to a ribbon that is allowed to hang freely from a brooch, which in turn is affixed to a uniform or clothing. This mounting style was commonly used for medals from the Boer War up to and including World War II, although there are no fixed guidelines or regulations regarding its use.

Queen's South Africa Medal Miniature Court Mounted

Miniature Court Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.

Queen's South Africa Medal Miniature Swing Mounted

Miniature Swing Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.

Queen's South Africa Medal Ribbon Bar

A ribbon bar is a small, rectangular display of ribbons worn on military uniforms to represent various honours and awards earned by the wearer. These ribbons are arranged in a specific order and are attached to a backing, which is then attached to the uniform. Ribbon bars are a compact and convenient way for military personnel to display their achievements and are often used in situations where a full-sized medal or award would be impractical.