United Kingdom. A Queen’s South Africa Medal, to Pte. Ward, Manchester Regiment Province of China but others have argued that

but others have argued that the "M" stood for "Morte" (Death)) overlying a large "V" at the far left

This tunic is near extremely fine

41 mm (w) x 62

The helmet is unmarked and measures 209 mm (w) x 255 mm (l) x 149 mm (h)

Meise survived the war and was briefly held as a prisoner of war (POW) until 25 July 1945

United Kingdom. A Queen’s South Africa Medal, to Pte. Ward, Manchester Regiment Province of China but others have argued thatIn silver, full size, rim impressed 5792 PTE. J. WARD. MANCH: REGT, with TRANSVAAL, ORANGE FREE STATE and CAPE COLONY clasps, dark patina, light discolouration on reverse, ribbon slightly discoloured with residue around the clasps, light contact marks, dark patina on obverse, remains very fine. Footnote: J. W. Ward is present on the South Africa Medal Roll for the 2nd Battalion Manchester Regiment. The battalion arrived in South Africa in late 1899