The Queen's South Africa Medal is a prestigious honour for the brave British and colonial military personnel who served during the Second Boer War. This symbol of valour and sacrifice is a must-have for collectors and history enthusiasts. Read more..
This medal was always awarded with a clasp. Please list the clasps required in the order comments at the checkout.Â
The Queen's South Africa Medal is a significant British military award instituted in 1899. It was created to acknowledge the service of British and colonial military personnel, as well as certain civilians, during the Second Boer War, a conflict fought between the British Empire and two Boer states, the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, over the Empire's influence in South Africa.
Eligibility for the Queen's South Africa Medal includes the following:
The nickel-silver medal features a design deeply rooted in the history of the conflict. The obverse of the medal portrays the veiled effigy of Queen Victoria, the reigning monarch at the time of the war, and the inscription 'VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX'. The reverse displays Britannia holding a flag in her left hand and presenting a laurel wreath to advancing troops with her right hand. The inscription reads 'SOUTH AFRICA'.
ClaspsÂ
Twenty six clasps were issued for the QSA Medal. Recipients could be issued a number of these (to a maximum of nine) to indicate the actions and campaigns in which they served.
See here for more information relating to the clasps issued to Australian and Commonwealth units: Queen's South Africa Medal.
SPECIFICATIONS:If you order your Queen's South Africa Medal unmounted, the medal and ribbon will be supplied as separate components. Miniature medals will be supplied with 15cm of ribbon and full size medals will be supplied with 30cm of ribbon.
The court mounting of medals involves securing medals to a stiff backing board, along with the placement of a brooch fitting on the board. This ensures that the medals remain firmly in place and do not shift or move about while being worn.
It is mandatory for active members of the Australian Defence Force to have their medals court mounted, as it is considered the appropriate method of presenting military honours in a professional and respectful manner. By doing so, the medals are given proper recognition and are displayed in a neat and organized fashion.The swing mounting of medals refers to the attachment of a medal to a ribbon that is allowed to hang freely from a brooch, which in turn is affixed to a uniform or clothing. This mounting style was commonly used for medals from the Boer War up to and including World War II, although there are no fixed guidelines or regulations regarding its use.
Miniature Court Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
Miniature Swing Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
A ribbon bar is a small, rectangular display of ribbons worn on military uniforms to represent various honours and awards earned by the wearer. These ribbons are arranged in a specific order and are attached to a backing, which is then attached to the uniform. Ribbon bars are a compact and convenient way for military personnel to display their achievements and are often used in situations where a full-sized medal or award would be impractical.
This style uses a rigid board with the medals secured in position, combined with a magnetic strip for fastening to clothing. The magnets hold the medals in place without the need for pins, preventing fabric damage. Court mounting keeps the medals aligned and presented in a professional layout. The magnetic version provides the same appearance with the added benefit of easy on and off.
Swing mounting allows the medal to hang freely from its ribbon. In the magnetic style, the top bar contains magnets instead of a pin or brooch, attaching securely to your jacket or shirt. This gives the traditional swinging style without putting holes in fabric and allows quick attachment and removal.
Miniature court mounting is arranged on a firm backing like the full size version but in smaller scale for formal evening wear. The magnetic fitting replaces pins, protecting clothing and making it faster to put on or take off. These are often worn at dinners and functions.
Miniature swing mounting allows the medals to move freely from the ribbon, with magnets in the top bar for fastening. This avoids damage to uniforms and is convenient for events where full size medals are not required.
A ribbon bar is a compact way to wear medal ribbons in the correct order of precedence. The magnetic back lets the bar attach to your uniform without pins, keeping the fabric intact. This is a practical choice for daily wear when full medals are not needed.
