United Kingdom. A Queen’s South Africa Medal, to Pte. Ward, Manchester Regiment visually-hidden overlaid by initials “OAP” (Oddielu

overlaid by initials “OAP” (Oddielu Armádnych Pretekárov/Department of Army Racers)

brass support plates)

demonstrating near-total loss of finish to the core which appears to be a deliberate attempt to harmonize the silver finish with the frame

light wear and discolouration to ribbons

and the bow and arrow

United Kingdom. A Queen’s South Africa Medal, to Pte. Ward, Manchester Regiment visually-hidden overlaid by initials “OAP” (OddieluIn silver, full size, rim impressed 5792 PTE. J. WARD. MANCH: REGT, with TRANSVAAL, ORANGE FREE STATE and CAPE COLONY clasps, dark patina, light discolouration on reverse, ribbon slightly discoloured with residue around the clasps, light contact marks, dark patina on obverse, remains very fine. Footnote: J. W. Ward is present on the South Africa Medal Roll for the 2nd Battalion Manchester Regiment. The battalion arrived in South Africa in late 1899