South African War Ribbon
Date1900
DimensionsOverall: 7 x 15 cm
Credit LineGift of Dr. Fred Landon, London, Ontario, 1962
Object number1962.075.001
Label TextWith this ribbon, Londoners marked the British victory at Paardeberg in February 1900 during the South African War (1899-1902). It was a costly victory for the city, as for other Canadian communities: Privates J. A. Donegan and R. Smith died on February 18th, the first day of fighting.
NameRibbon, Commemorative