5th VB South Wales Borderers Boer War Tribute silver regimental spoon

A very attractive scarce silver spoon, the finial a khaki uniformed Boer War soldier about to fix bayonet, the ground on which he stands with plinth below inscribed “5 VB” the shank a column of crossed rifle and flag; the reverse of the bowl bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1904, maker's details "C.B&S" (Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd) and "Rd354104" a registered, design and patent date of 1900. Very good condition.
Length 124mm.

5th VB South Wales Borderers were formed in 1897 with HQ Newton, Montgomeryshire. Many of its members served in the Boer War resulting in the Battalion being accorded the battle honour “South Africa 1900-01” in 1905. When the Volunteer system ended in 1908, the Battalion was transferred to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers as its 7th Battalion.