Senior Senior Australian Officers of the Boer War

[mooke07]

A Gale and Polden photograph (23x18cm) in a nice frame I bought on last trip to the UK.

It states that all of these Officers of various units have seen active service for the Empire - presume Boer War There is a quote from the Federal Premier - so post-Federation - 2nd Boer War.

Some interesting medals shown - QSA and KSA pairs with multiple clasps, gallantry decorations and LS&GC. Early Rising Sun badges and a helmet plate or two on white pith helmets. Engineer or artillery grenade badge and naval - slouch hats.

Will leave this as some fun for others to identify medals and badges. Are some of these these Coronation medals or Colonial Service medals?

Cheers Dean

[slick_mick]

Great picture Dean!

Mick

[mooke07]

Thanks Mick - knew your eagle eyes would see the post straight off. So what are the medals and units ? Cheers Dean

[slick_mick]

I can't make out the details of the Aussies but at a guess they probably are the commanders of the various state contingents?

Mick

[mooke07]

Agree Mick,

Yes will look up some photos of such as will be in a reference book I have a couple - large two volumes of The South African War from Army & Navy Illustrated and some Colonials in there. Their age makes them fit.

Rain at last so am inside badging, cheers Dean

[Lancer 17]

Hi Dean

All the guys wearing slouch hats are turned up on the left so no Vics there, 2 have emu plumes so I expect that they are Qld'ers.

Cheers

Phil.