United Kingdom. A Queen’s South Africa Medal, to Pte. Ward, Manchester Regiment Province of China Composed largely of local volunteers

Composed largely of local volunteers

Meise survived the war and was briefly held as a prisoner of war (POW) until 25 July 1945

41 mm (w) x 62

with battle damage at 5 o'clock as well as a replacement pin

but others have argued that the "M" stood for "Morte" (Death)) overlying a large "V" at the far left

United Kingdom. A Queen’s South Africa Medal, to Pte. Ward, Manchester Regiment Province of China Composed largely of local volunteersIn silver, full size, rim impressed 5792 PTE. J. WARD. MANCH: REGT, with TRANSVAAL, ORANGE FREE STATE and CAPE COLONY clasps, dark patina, light discolouration on reverse, ribbon slightly discoloured with residue around the clasps, light contact marks, dark patina on obverse, remains very fine. Footnote: J. W. Ward is present on the South Africa Medal Roll for the 2nd Battalion Manchester Regiment. The battalion arrived in South Africa in late 1899