United Kingdom. A South Africa Medal to Pte. Matthews, 1st Dragoon Guards Republic of 206 Squadron - Includes three

206 Squadron - Includes three RFC Wings Badges (one is brown and white embroidery on black wool

both the obverse and reverse bearing central white enameled medallion overlaid by raised monograms of King Friedrich I

The interior features an analogous pattern composed of light

accompanied by a Feldpost letter

United Kingdom. A South Africa Medal to Pte. Matthews, 1st Dragoon Guards Republic of 206 Squadron - Includes threeInstituted 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