South Africa 1834-53 (Ensign W. H. Spencer, 2nd Regt.) fitted with silver ribbon buckle, nea...

South Africa 1834-53 (Ensign W. H. Spencer, 2nd Regt.) fitted with silver ribbon buckle, nearly very fine £400-£500 --- William Henry Spencer was appointed Ensign in the 2nd (The Queen’s) Regiment, by purchase, on 18 June 1851, then becoming Lieutenant, by purchase, on 8 April 1853. He served in the Kaffir War in 1852 (Medal), and with the expedition north of the Orange River in 1852-53. He was promoted to Captain on 30 March 1858, and was appointed Adjutant to the 6th West Yorkshire Regiment of Militia on 24 January 1865, to serve with rank of Captain from 11 May 1865. He resigned his commission in the rank of Major on 13 May 1876.