This Queens South Africa medal with clasps, “Relief of Ladysmith” “Tugela Heights” was awarded to Pte J. Bowles, service number 3928, 13th Hussars regiment. The Second Boar war was fought between the British Empire and the two Boer Republics (the South Africa Republic and the Orange Free State) over the Empires influence in South Africa. The Queen’s South Africa Medal was established in 1900 and could be awarded with multiple clasps, each representing different battles or regions where the recipient served. The 13th Hussars was a light cavalry regiment of the British Army. The regiment had a long history and was involved in several key campaigns, including the second Boer War. The regiment was known for its mobility, speed, and reconnaissance capabilities.
