South African War, 1899-1902 - Medals

Date: ca 1943-1945, ca 1990s (originally taken ca 1900)

From: McLean, Peter McDonald, 1920-2003 :Photographs relating to Peter McLean

Reference: PA1-q-900

Description: Photographs relating to Peter McLean's ancestors, the South African War, and McLean's service in Italy, the Middle East and North Africa during World War Two. Includes a guide book for the kirk of St Nicholas in Aberdeen, two postcards, and photocopies of certificates. Many of the photographs in this album relating to World War Two are duplicates of ones in PA1-q-899. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1899 - 1900

Reference: Curios-003-026

Description: A shield-shaped silver medal, suspended from a thistle and ferns below a green ribbon. The reverse is blank. The obverse shows a kneeling soldier with a shako-type hat, aiming a rifle to the right. The rifle protrudes beyond the outline of the background shield Other Titles - Boer War Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Medal with ribbon, 33 x 72 mm (including ribbon)

Date: 1899-1900

Reference: Objects-0063

Description: Maker(s) not identified. The obverse has a picture of a flag (a Red or White Ensign) with the words "Success to New Zealand Contingent 1899 1900" around the edges. On the reverse is a portrait of Queen Victoria. The ribbon is red, white and blue, held together with a small split pin. Te Ara has noted that the flag depicted is a version of the Flag of the United Tribes of New Zealand chosen by northern Māori chiefs in 1834. https://nzhistory.govt.nz/media/photo/south-african-war-medal Title supplied by Library. Other Titles - Boer War; British Transvaal War. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Medal with ribbon, 21 mm (diameter) Processing information: Description updated July 2023 as part of Objects survey. Previous reference: Curios-003-025. Previous title: Maker unknown :Success to New Zealand Contingent. 1899-1900. British Transvaal War. [Medal commemorating the South African War].

Date: 1900-1906

From: Coupland, Archibald, d 1956 : Papers relating to the South African War and sheep farming in New Zealand

Reference: MS-Papers-8730

Description: Material contains records relating to Coupland's war service. Includes original Certificate of Discharge, 31 Oct 1902 (service abroad noted as one year and 88 days); Letter from NZ Defence Forces requesting acknowledgement for receipt of Certificate of Discharge, 8 Nov 1902 (attached is fragile envelope); Provisional Certificate of Discharge (service abroad from 17 Feb 1900-8 May 1901, leave 9 May-8 Jun 1901) and covering letter from District Office of NZ Defence Forces, 26 Sep 1901; photocopy of Coupland's service file including correspondence with the New Zealand Defence Forces regarding South African medal clasps, 1906. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and Photocopies

Date: 1899 - 1900

By: Harrop & Neill Ltd

Reference: Curios-003-028

Description: A circular silver medal, suspended from a ribbon catch, but with the ribbon missing. The reverse is blank, apart from the maker's name. The obverse shows two crossed rifles on top of a laurel wreath Other Titles - Boer War Very similar to Curios-003-027, but the rifles here form a diagonal cross. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Silver medal 36 x 60 mm Transfers: The top catch for the missing ribbon is separate and numbered as Curios-003-028-1.

Date: 1901

From: Royal tour 1901

Reference: PA1-f-064-47-1

Description: The Duke of Cornwall and York presenting war medals at a military review in Hagley Park, Christchurch, during his visit in 1901. Photographer unidentified. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - The review in Hagley Park - H R H The Duke of Cornwall and York presenting war medals, city of Christchurch Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 11.2 x 15.9, on album page