United Kingdom. A South Africa Medal to Pte. Matthews, 1st Dragoon Guards certificate_of_authenticity marked "184475" on the button

marked "184475" on the button hole attachment

measuring 140 mm (w) x 100 mm (h)

residue evident in the white enamels on the centrepiece ring at 6 o'clock

A 1914 Mecklenburg-Schwerin Military Merit Cross - Bronze gilt

measuring 19 mm (w) x 18

United Kingdom. A South Africa Medal to Pte. Matthews, 1st Dragoon Guards certificate_of_authenticity marked "184475" on the buttonInstituted November 22, 1854. In silver, in full size, rime engraved 1529. PTE. W. R. MATTHEWS. 1ST. DN. DGS., with clasp 1879, lovely patina, minor contact marks to the edge, remains near extremely fine condition. Footnote: The South Africa Medal (1854) was established by General Order on November 22, 1854. The Medal was awarded in commemoration of successful campaigns lead during the Xhosa Wars. It was awarded to Officers, Non Commissioned Officers