The Collection of British Orders, Decorations and Medals formed by the late Fred Rockwood

South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877 (Lieut. C. R. O’Flaherty, P.A.G. Rifle Vols.) silver buckle on ribbon, suspension slightly bent, edge bruising, very fine, rare £2500-3000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Orders, Decorations and Medals formed by the late Fred Rockwood.

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Medal and clasp confirmed. British Battles & Medals lists 28 ‘1877’ clasps awarded to the Prince Alfred’s Guard Rifle Volunteers, out of a total of 108, the majority to Colonial troops. The advance against the Galekas did not start until late September 1877, hence the rarity of this single year clasp.