Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

South Africa 1834-53 (T. Williamson, 72nd Regt.) light edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine and very scarce £400-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Kuriheka Collection of British Medals.

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139 medals to this regiment, all of whom served in the 1st Kaffir War 1834-35.

Fewer than 400 medals were issued to men from the 27th, 72nd, and 75th Regiments, who fought during the 1st Kaffir War.