A Queen's South Africa Medal To Stoker W.e. Gatehouse; H.m.s. Powerful Auction hallmarked on the integral ring

hallmarked on the integral ring marked with a Dianakopf (Diana Head) and makers mark GAS for G

Footnote: such an Imperial gift would be awarded personally by the Prince

It is felt that this man would be a splendid prospect for the civil service in such positions as guard in a penitentiary or prison guard

obverse illustrates the busts of the two monarchs

A Queen's South Africa Medal To Stoker W.e. Gatehouse; H.m.s. Powerful Auction hallmarked on the integral ringDEFENCE OF LADYSMITH (283450 STO: W. E. GATEHOUSE, H. M. S. POWERFUL). Naming is officially impressed. Bruised, light contact, near extremely fine. Accompanied by three pages of his Service Records. Footnote: Stoker William E. Gatehouse served with H. M. S. Powerful during the South African War and was transferred to H. M. S. Gleaner on March 10, 1902.