South Africa Medal, “1879” (Pte, 1st Dn Gds)

South Africa Medal 1877, clasp “1879” (1739 Pte J. Smith, 1st Dn Gds).. Smith is confirmed on the roll for the medal and clasp. Minor edge bruising.

The 1st King’s Dragoon Guards were involved in the pursuit of the defeated Zulus at the battle of Ulundi on 4 July 1879. There were 641 medals with this clasp awarded to the regiment.