United Kingdom. A Queen’s South Africa and British War Medal to Pte Thomson, Royal Engineers consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac situated within a circular oak

situated within a circular oak leaf wreath and overlaid by a silvered inscription of “TREUE FÜR FÜHRER UND VOLK” (“LOYALTY FOR FÜHRER AND PEOPLE”)

mounted to a white leather suspension with tab closure

all on the exterior of the album

as per notification from the War Department

with images of sailors in uniform at sea and on land

United Kingdom. A Queen’s South Africa and British War Medal to Pte Thomson, Royal Engineers consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac situated within a circular oakA Queens South Africa Medal. Instituted 1899. In silver, rim officially impressed1780. Sapr A. THOMSON. R. E., with CAPE COLONY, PAARDEBERG, DRIEFONTEIN and TRANSVAAL clasps, lovely patina, very fine. A British War Medal. Instituted 1919. In silver, rim officially impressed 134006 SPR. A. THOMSON. R. E., lovely patina, minor wear, extremely fine. Footnote: A. Thomson is on the Kings South Africa Medal Roll for the 9th Company, Royal Engineers. Sapper