United Kingdom. An Indian Theatre, Boer War, First War & Second War Group, To Rifleman/Sergeant John S. Smith, Royal Irish Rifles Auction measuring 202 mm (w) x

measuring 202 mm (w) x 328 mm (h))

maker marked "R" and engraved "F

Contained within large fitted case of issue

the caption reads: “Ready to fire a torpedo”

constructed of machine-embroidered gold threading on a dark blue cotton backer

United Kingdom. An Indian Theatre, Boer War, First War & Second War Group, To Rifleman/Sergeant John S. Smith, Royal Irish Rifles Auction measuring 202 mm (w) xIndia Medal 1895 1902, 2 Clasps PUNJAB FRONTIER 1897 98, SAMARA 1897 (RFM: J. S. SMITH. 1st R. I. R.); Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 1902, 7 Clasps CAPE COLONY, ORANGE FREE STATE, TRANSVAAL, SOUTH AFRICA 1901, SOUTH AFRICA 1902, TUGELA HEIGHTS, RELIEF OF LADYSMITH (SGt J. S. SMITH. 1st R. I. R.); King's South Africa Medal 1901 1902, 2 Clasps SOUTH AFRICA 1901, SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (SGt J. S. SMITH. 1st R. I. R.); 1914 Star, 1 Clasp 5th AUG. 22nd NOV.