United Kingdom. A South Africa Medal to Pte. Matthews, 1st Dragoon Guards certificate_of_authenticity Each measuring 48 mm (W)

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

with the exterior cover bearing a colour photograph of a pistol

residue evident in the white enamels on the centrepiece ring at 6 o'clock

blue and golden cross would stand out and shine as the light of enlightenment from the black surface

United Kingdom. A South Africa Medal to Pte. Matthews, 1st Dragoon Guards certificate_of_authenticity Each measuring 48 mm (W)Instituted 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