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SOUTH AFRICA 1877-79, no clasp (2nd Lieut. J.S. Willett, 1st Dragn. Gds.), edge nicks, good very fine

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SOUTH AFRICA 1877-79, no clasp (2nd Lieut. J.S. Willett, 1st Dragn. Gds.), edge nicks, good very fine
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

Captain J.S. Willett was the only Officer of the 1st Dragoon Guards to receive a no-clasp Medal, having embarked for South Africa in June 1879 and been based at Utrecht on his arrival. He was placed on the Reserve of Officers soon after gaining advancement to Captain in June 1887.