October 31, 2025
Sterling Silver Enamel Vesta Case South Africa Medal Ribbon A & J Zimmerman 1905
Feel free to message us with the items you are interested in, and we’ll get back to you with the details! Thank you for shopping with us! Sterling Silver Enamel Vesta Case South Africa Medal Ribbon A & J Zimmerman 1905. (possibly the engraver’s or gifter’s initials). At the time this case was made (1902), Maynard would have been in his early 20s – possibly receiving it as a coming-of-age gift or travel accessory. May indicate the person who presented it to him – perhaps a friend, associate, or relative. This is a scarce George V sterling silver and enamel Vesta Case of rounded rectangular form with a hinged flip-top lid, the face enamelled with the Queen’s South Africa Medal Ribbon. The Queen’s South Africa Medal (QSA) was awarded to military personnel who served in the Boer War in South Africa between 11 October 1899 and 31 May 1902. Units from the British Army, Royal Navy, colonial forces who took part (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India and South Africa), civilians employed in official capacity and war correspondents. The QSA (without bar) was also awarded to troops who guarded Boer prisoners of war at the POW camp on the island of St. Troops on the Mediterranean islands were awarded the Queen’s Mediterranean Medal, and some personnel on troopships got the Transport Medal. The QSA was the medal issued to all who served in South Africa up to the end of the war in May 1902. This included those such as the New Zealand 10th Contingent who arrived in Durban in May 1902, and did not fight. The requirements for the King’s South Africa Medal meant that few were issued. A & J Zimmerman Ltd (Arthur & John Zimmerman). Hallmarks: Birmingham mark, letter “c” – 1905. It measures about 5.1cm long x 3.6cm wide x 1cm deep. Total Weight: 33 grams. It is in good condition, with visible signs of age and usage (with minor visible dents and scratches). It will need a good cleaning. Please study pictures very well for conditions, as these are the central part of the description. If you need longer, please get in touch with us before purchasing. I will answer any questions at Antique Endeavors and gladly fix a genuine issue. I do my best to disclose any flaws I find in an item. That does not mean that I may see or overlook a mark. I provide high-definition pictures for buyers to look over items themselves. Everything Antique Endeavors sell is aged. To have no flaws, imperfections or signs of age, such as wear or tiny flea bites on a vintage or antique item, is nearly impossible. We will send the most oversized items via Parcelforce. , and sales are final. Unless otherwise noted, most of the things I sell are found at high-end London area estate sales, so I cannot vouch for their provenance or history. Where I can, the origin of the items will be stated. I research and price each item to the best of my ability and have some pieces appraised, but I need to improve in grading antique or vintage items. Please research before purchasing and look over high-definition pictures thoroughly. If there are chips or cracks that I’ve been able to find in an item, I will point them out in pictures. Pictures ARE the most important part of the description. I put a significant amount of time into researching and pricing items accordingly and to the best of my ability, but I do not claim to be an expert on anything I have listed. Again, please research before purchasing an item you are still determining. I will provide more pictures when you ask and answer any of your questions to the best of my ability. It helps to grow my business. I leave feedback for everyone.
