Permanent Forces of the Empire Beyond The Seas... Lot 1567

Permanent Forces of the Empire Beyond The Seas Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Named to: No 725 1 st CL Sgt E Lutley 2nd Regt (SAMR). The South African Mounted Rifles was established in 1911 and finally disbanded in 1926; it provided a force for stability during the turbulent period following the formation of the Union of South Africa. A fine example of this relatively scarce medal, with the original full-length silk ribbon. With a historical note on the South African Mounted Rifles. Good very Fine (GVF) condition.