First Class - Commander
A stamped gilded bronze badge
hallmarked on the inside of the shank with “825”
accompanied by its 32 mm (w) x 11 mm (h) ribbon bar with II Class clasp affixed and pinback
high school at Western Canada High (1932 to 1936)
United Kingdom. A South Africa & Egypt Medal Group To Pte. G. Holmes, Hms Himalaya, C. 1880 United Republic of First Class - CommanderSouth Africa Medal, in silver, rim impressed HIMALAYA. G. H. HOLMES. PTE. R. M. H. M. S, ornate scroll suspension bar, measures 36. 15mm (w) x 44. 20mm (h inclusive of integral suspension post), weighs 34. 5 grams, worn on original ribbon sewn closed at top, obverse and reverse present wear from period polishing and light contact, dark patina on medal and suspension bar, better than fair. Egypt medal with SUAKIN 1884 clasp, in silver, rim impressed G.