United Kingdom. A South Africa Campaign Medal, 1-24th Foot United Republic of center with hand painted (in

center with hand painted (in Gold) portrait of Napoleon I on obverse and French Eagle on reverse

with near-total loss of gilt finish visible throughout the base metal

the obverse with an enameled Brandenburg crowned eagle

then invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Anglia

Type I (1849-1867)

United Kingdom. A South Africa Campaign Medal, 1-24th Foot United Republic of center with hand painted (inSouth Africa 1877 79, 1 clasp, 1879 (2070. PTE J. THORTON. 24TH) Naming is British Army engraved, cleaned, remains very fine. Footnote: J. Thornton is confirmed on the medal roll however is noted as not being present at the Battle of Isandlwana.