Medals from the Collection of Paul and Margaret Faber

The South Africa 1877-79 medal awarded to Sapper J. McLaren, Royal Engineers, who was killed in action at Isandhlwana on 22 January 1879

South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (13805, Sapper, J. McLaren, R.E.) good very fine £6,000-£8,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of Paul and Margaret Faber.

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Sapper J. McLaren was serving with 5th Company, Royal Engineers, and was killed in action at the battle of Isandhlwana on 22 January 1879. The Royal Engineers had Lieutenant-Colonel Durnford, Lieutenant McDowell and 4 men killed at this battle.