United Kingdom. A South Africa Medal to Pte. Matthews, 1st Dragoon Guards Republic of AKA "Hershey Bars") in gold-colored

AKA "Hershey Bars") in gold-colored rolled bullion wire on an army green wool base

the obverse bearing a hand-embroidered silver aluminum wire Totenkopf

the the other of (our) formation remaining up to protect us from the scouts above

The interior features an analogous pattern composed of light

He was hospitalized only once during his European service

United Kingdom. A South Africa Medal to Pte. Matthews, 1st Dragoon Guards Republic of AKA "Hershey Bars") in gold-coloredInstituted 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