| Place | Africa: South Africa |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM16188.003 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Silver |
| Maker |
de Saulles, George William |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1902 |
| Conflict |
South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War) |
King's South Africa Medal : Lieutenant and Quarter Master G E Mitchell, Devon Regiment
Description
King's South Africa Medal with the bars 'SOUTH AFRICA 1901' and 'SOUTH AFRICA 1902'. The recipient's number, rank, name and regiment are impressed on the edge. Obverse: The bust of King Edward VII and the legend 'EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR'. Reverse: Britannia with a flag in her left hand holding out a laurel wreath towards an advancing party of soldiers. In the background are two warships. The wreath in Britannia's hand points to the letter 'F' in the word 'AFRICA'. Around the top are the words 'SOUTH AFRICA'. The medal is fitted with a straight suspender and two rectangular date bars. A piece of 32 mm ribbon of green, white and yellow in equal widths is attached to the suspender.
History / Summary
Awarded for campaign service in South Africa 1901 - 1902. George Edward Mitchell was born 1 October 1862. He served for 19 years 251 days in the ranks and 3 years 103 days as a Warrant Officer. He was commissioned Lieutenant Quartermaster on 20 September 1902, and honorary Captain (Quartermaster) on 20 September 1912. He retired from the Devonshire Regiment on 15 August 1914 after nearly 33 years service.