Orders, Decorations and Medals

SOUTH AFRICA 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8-9 (895 Pte. H. Slade, 2/24th Foot) some light surface marks but generally good very fine and a scarce casually to the 2nd Battalion

895 Private Henry Slade was killed in action at Isandhlwana on 22 January, 1879. He had served in 'D' company, 2nd Bn. 24th Foot and his medal was issued to his next of kin on 29 August, 1882.