Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (1291 Pte. C. Wilkins, 2nd Bn. 24th Regt.), a later but officially impressed issue, good very fine £180-220

Charles Wilkins, who was born in Clapham, London, served for one year and 11 months in the 24th Foot, returning home from South Africa in October 1878. He was subsequently discharged after attending an Injury Assessment Board held at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea in February 1879, suffering from an Osseous Tumour of the femur after suffering a bad fall during running drill. The Noble 24th further notes that his South Africa Medal was returned to the Mint in September 1885.