Medals from the Collection of Gordon Everson

South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Capt. J. M. Hanson, 99th Foot) fitted with silver ribbon buckle, edge bruise and minor marks, therefore very fine £500-600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of Gordon Everson.

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James Moore Hanson was appointed Ensign in the 99th Foot on 3 April 1866; Lieutenant, 22 March 1871; Captain, 6 December 1877. He served throughout the Zulu War of 1879 and was present at the battle of Ginghilovo. He became Major on 1 July 1888, and retired in 1894.