United Kingdom. A South Africa Medal to Pte. Matthews, 1st Dragoon Guards Hold a red inscription in Gothic

a red inscription in Gothic letters spelling “RDSF

measures 130mm (w) x 160mm (l) x 47mm (d)

the exterior consisting of a red and black dyed base

Steward was awarded the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

United Kingdom. A South Africa Medal to Pte. Matthews, 1st Dragoon Guards Hold a red inscription in GothicInstituted 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