United Kingdom. A South Africa Medal to Pte. Matthews, 1st Dragoon Guards Hold Steward was awarded the Most

Steward was awarded the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

circumscribed by an inscription of “FLIEGERHORSTKOMMANDANTUR OELS” (Air Force Headquarters Oels

the date "1915" on the obverse centrepiece

Legion D`Honneur - Officer - In silver gilt and enamels

measures 130mm (w) x 160mm (l) x 47mm (d)

United Kingdom. A South Africa Medal to Pte. Matthews, 1st Dragoon Guards Hold Steward was awarded the MostInstituted 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