DRESS MINIATURES: Seven: attributed to Colonel G. Bridges, Royal Artillery, Order of St. Michael and St. George, C.M.G., silver-gilt and enamel; Distinguished Service Order, V.R., gold and enamel; Queen's South Africa, one clasp, Def. of Mafeking; King's South Africa, two clasps; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oakleaf, the first with slightly chipped surround wreaths, good very fine, together with a pair of cufflinks, the outer links comprising used bullets with separate engraved inscriptions, 'Mafeking Siege' and '1899-1902', both fitted with gold bands bearing similar inscription, and the inner links gold Ponds of 1895 (9)

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DRESS MINIATURES: Seven: attributed to Colonel G. Bridges, Royal Artillery, Order of St. Michael and St. George, C.M.G., silver-gilt and enamel; Distinguished Service Order, V.R., gold and enamel; Queen's South Africa, one clasp, Def. of Mafeking; King's South Africa, two clasps; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oakleaf, the first with slightly chipped surround wreaths, good very fine, together with a pair of cufflinks, the outer links comprising used bullets with separate engraved inscriptions, 'Mafeking Siege' and '1899-1902', both fitted with gold bands bearing similar inscription, and the inner links gold Ponds of 1895 (9)

Lot Essay

Colonel George Bridges, C.M.G. was attached to the Protectorate Regiment when it was raised before the outbreak of hostilities. He was severely wounded during the last Boer attack of 12.5.1900, created a companion of the Distinguished Service Order in 1901 and created a companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George in 1917.