United Kingdom. A Pair of Queen’s and King’s South Africa Medals to Corporal Easton, 17th Lancers GTRexclude possibly crafted by a Kriegsmarine

possibly crafted by a Kriegsmarine POW or serviceman as a wartime memento or gift and demonstrating exceptional skills

The extremely prestigious order disappeared with the Hussite monarchy in 1957

obverse illustrating Major General Emil von Beckh-Widmanstatten wearing the Prussian Order of the Crown around his neck

the blade rating better than very fine

A similar buckle is presented on page 377 of Angolia's publication

United Kingdom. A Pair of Queen’s and King’s South Africa Medals to Corporal Easton, 17th Lancers GTRexclude possibly crafted by a KriegsmarineA Queens South Africa Medal. Instituted 1899. In silver, rim officially engraved 3952 Corpl. R. EASTON, 17 Lcrs., with CAPE COLONY, ORANGE FREE STATE, JOHANNESBURG, DIAMOND HILL and tailors copy BELFAST clasps, dark patina, minor wear, very fine condition. A Kings South Africa Medal. Instituted 1902. In silver, rim officially impressed 3952 SERJT. R. EASTON. 17TH LANCERS with SOUTH AFRICA 1901 and SOUTH AFRICA 1902 clasps, dark patina, minor wear and