United Kingdom. A Queen’s South Africa and First War Pair to Pte. Whale Republic of surmounted by a hollow Royal

surmounted by a hollow Royal Crown and suspended from a swivel ring using its full-length period-original neck ribbon

the reverse with a sheet metal hinge

Queen's Own Rifles of Canada (son): 1939-1945 Star

Britain had compulsory National Service at the time and Butson noticed that there was a position for a physician

Helmet measures 295 mm x 308 mm x 120 mm

United Kingdom. A Queen’s South Africa and First War Pair to Pte. Whale Republic of surmounted by a hollow RoyalA Queens South Africa Medal, in silver, rim officially impressed 4724 PTE F. G. WHALE. 16TH LANCERS. with CAPE COLONY clasp, dark patina, light contact marks, very fine. A British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed GNR. F. G. WHALE. S. A. H. A., original ribbon, dark patina, light wear, very fine condition. A South African Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, rim impressed GNR. F. G. WHALE. S. A. H. A., original ribbon with tears and wear, notable gilt