United Kingdom. A South Africa Medal to Pte. Matthews, 1st Dragoon Guards certificate_of_authenticity measuring 140 mm (w) x

measuring 140 mm (w) x 100 mm (h)

marked "184475" on the button hole attachment

exercises on the boats

An oval shaped silvered tombac

Each measuring 48 mm (W) x 105 mm (l)

United Kingdom. A South Africa Medal to Pte. Matthews, 1st Dragoon Guards certificate_of_authenticity measuring 140 mm (w) xInstituted November 22, 1854. In silver, in full size, rime engraved 1529. PTE. W. R. MATTHEWS. 1ST. DN. DGS., with clasp 1879, lovely patina, minor contact marks to the edge, remains near extremely fine condition. Footnote: The South Africa Medal (1854) was established by General Order on November 22, 1854. The Medal was awarded in commemoration of successful campaigns lead during the Xhosa Wars. It was awarded to Officers, Non Commissioned Officers