The Kuriheka Collection of British Medals

South Africa 1834-53 (Drumr. Joseph Campbell, 73rd Regt.) edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine £250-300

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

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Ex Glendinning July 1908 and Captain Stewart’s Collection.

568 medals to this regiment, comprising 38 for the 2nd Kaffir War 1846-47, 197 for the 3rd Kaffir War 1850-53, and 333 to those who fought in both the 2nd and 3rd Kaffir Wars, the latter including Private Joseph Campbell who is one of a number of men incorrectly identified as Drummers on the medal roll.