A Small Collection of South Africa 1877-79 Medals for Classic Actions

The South Africa 1877-79 medal to Trooper R. Warren, 2nd Cape Mounted Yeomanry, who was killed in action in the second assault on Morosi’s Stronghold, 5 June 1879

South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Tpr. R. Warren. 2nd Cape Yeory.) lightly toned, nearly extremely fine and a rare casualty £3,000-£4,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Small Collection of South Africa 1877-79 Medals for Classic Actions.

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Trooper Robert Warren, 2nd Cape Mounted Yeomanry, was killed in action in the second assault on Morosi’s Stronghold, high up on Morosi’s Mountain, on 5 June 1879. Like the first assault of 8 April, it too was unsuccessful and it was not until the night assault of 19/20 November that the mountain was finally taken.