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Auction: 8029 - Soldiers' Rates of the BE - Gerald Sattin Collection
Lot: 3

Basutoland The "Gun War" 1880 (Oct.) envelope from "R. Pillans No. 6 Corp D.E.O.V.R." to Rosebank, Cape Town and written whilst en route to Basutoland through the Orange Free State, countersigned by the Commanding Officer and showing arrival c.d.s. (16.10) on face, blurred Aliwal North and fine Cape Town (16.10) c.d.s. on reverse. Photo Estimate £ 1,200-1,500 Note: The so-called "Gun War" was precipitated by the Cape Government´´s decision to enforce disarmament on the Basothos to Basutoland following their refusal to hand over their guns. The confrontation lasted from September 1880 until 11 April 1881 during which time the Duke of Edinburgh´´s Own Volunteer Rifles were sent to relieve the besieged British stations in Basutoland

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£850