South Africa. A First War Pair to Spr. Reid, South African Engineer Corps visually-hidden the Officer’s Cross with Swords

the Officer’s Cross with Swords on Ring was awarded only five times

36mm (w) x 46

that he had three years' previous service as a Private with the Queen's Own Rifles

consisting of two black rayon straps with black doeskin underlays

stating that he had eight years previous military service with the 43rd Regiment

South Africa. A First War Pair to Spr. Reid, South African Engineer Corps visually-hidden the Officer’s Cross with SwordsA British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed SPR. W. F. REID. S. A. E. C., light contact, rust residue from staple in ribbon, very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, full size, rim impressed SPR. W. F. REID. S. A. E. C, light gilt wear, rust residue from staple in ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The South African Engineer Corps traces its origins to the early development of organized military engineering units in South Africa during the