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Auction: 19002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 726

(x) Natal Naval Volunteers

Approximately 126 Medals were awarded to the Natal Naval Volunteers.

On 30 April 1885, Natal took the first step towards creating a Naval Auxiliary Force in South Africa by establishing the Natal Naval Volunteers of Durban. The unit served under Commander Tatum's contingent at Ladysmith and was present in the action at Caesar's Camp on 6 January 1900. In 1904 its title changed to the Natal Naval Corps and those still serving were employed in the 'drive' through the rebel-infested Nkandhla Forest during the 1906 Bambata Rebellion.

Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Relief of Ladysmith (C. K. Marillier, Gnr. Natal Naval Vols:), official re-impressed naming, nearly very fine and rare

C. K. Marillier is also believed to have seen service in the South African Constabulary; sold with Medal & clasp verification.

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