Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The Zulu War medal awarded to Drummer J. Flannagan, 58th Foot, who was killed in action at the battle of Majuba Hill, 27 February 1881

South Africa 1877-79, no clasp (29/582. Drumr. J. Flannagan. 58th Foot.) dark toned, extremely fine and scarce £1,200-£1,600

Drummer J. Flannagan was killed in action at the battle of Majuba Hil on 27 February 1881. Out of the 405 British troops on the hill, 85 were killed, including Major-General Sir George Colley, with 119 wounded and 35 captured, a total of 239 casualties, or 59 percent of the entire force.