Queen's South Africa Medal miniature

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Title

Queen's South Africa Medal miniature

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Te Papa Collections Online

Description

Janet Speed (1864-1947, New Zealand) was awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal for her service as a nurse during the South African War. This is the miniature version. The South African War (1899-1902) was the first overseas conflict to involve New Zealand troops. New Zealand sent more than 6500 men, and up to 29 nurses served. Seventy-one New Zealanders were killed in action or died of wounds, with another 159 dying in accidents or from disease. Nursing in South Africa was extremely hard work

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Image

Date created

1899-1902

Creator

George de Saulles

URL

https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/1965667

Related subjects

Queen Victoria / silver / silk / medals / South African War, 1899-1902 / Nursing / United Kingdom / Miss Janet Speed

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