United Kingdom. A King’s South Africa Medal to Pte J Johnston, 3rd East Lancashire Republic of He signed his Attestation Paper

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 23rd Infantry Battalion on June 23

to mark the 30th anniversary of the participation of the Division in the Battle of France

Both the eagle and cockade retain original zig-zag pattern stitching

light scattered gilt wear

the reverse with a black canvas reinforcement through which is stitched the guide threads for the embroidery

United Kingdom. A King’s South Africa Medal to Pte J Johnston, 3rd East Lancashire Republic of He signed his Attestation PaperInstituted 1902. In silver, rim engraved 9966 PTE J. JOHNSTON E LANC: REGT, worn on original ribbon with SOUTH AFRICA 1901 and SOUTH AFRICA 1902, medal heavily worn with great loss of relief and wear to edges, clasps also heavily worn, in fine condition. Footnote: J Johnston is present on the medal roll of the 3rd East Lancashire and is entitled to both clasps.