| Place | Africa: South Africa |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL42306 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Personal Equipment |
| Physical description | Leather, Nickel-plated steel |
| Maker |
M H & Co |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | 1898 |
| Conflict |
South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War) |
Official issue spur : South African (Boer) War
Description
Nickel plated steel spur with long straight neck and the remains of a small spiked rowell. Both upper and lower straps are stitched in place. The upper strap also carried improvised stitched repairs apparently made in the field. The upper strap is attached to a swivelling buckle. The inside of the spur is impressed 'M H & Co 1898'; the neck ''W [broad arrow symbol] D 3' and '41154'.
History / Summary
This type of spur was issued to both British and Australian mounted troops during the Boer War.