Canada, Dominion. A Mixed Lot of Boer War Paper Items and Insignia visually-hidden by Spink & Son

by Spink & Son

before being transferred to the 8th Infantry Battalion and reverting to the permanent grade of Private on April 16th

the top of the cross with a Hanoverian lion

the reverse of which is inset with a functional push-button release connecting to a clip which emanates from the ricasso to release the dagger’s scabbard lock

Canada, Dominion. A Mixed Lot of Boer War Paper Items and Insignia visually-hidden by Spink & Son1. A veterans armband, constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a white painted inscription of SOUTH AFRICAN WAR VETERANS within a rectangular frame of identical construction, retaining four drawstrings, unmarked, measuring 14. 5 cm (w) x 9. 5 cm (h) when folded on a flat surface, in extremely fine condition. 2. An Imperial Club armband, constructed of green wool felt with gilt paint, the interior stamped with a partially legible Toronto makers