Queen's South Africa, 1899-1902, 3rd type reverse, 5 clasps, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Cape Colony, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (4850 Pte J. Harvey. 2nd Dragoons), minor edge nick, otherwise extremely fine and toned Private James Harvey was born c.1881 in St. Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Scotland, and enlisted for service with the 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) on 11 January 1900, having previously worked as a clerk. After a period of home service he travelled to South Africa to take part in the Second Boer War between 13 March 1901 and 21 May 1902, after which he returned home. Soon afterwards he re-enlisted for service with the Royal Garrison Artillery on 26 August 1902, remaining with them until 25 August 1905 – but being recalled for service once again during the Great War on 26 August 1914. His service papers suggest that he was severely wounded in action in France, and then discharged on 25 August 1915.

Estimate: GBP 180 - 220