SOUTH AFRICA 1877-79, one clasp, 1879 (Pte. H. Furd, Herschel Nat. Contgt.), surname officially corrected, edge bruising and polished, good fine

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SOUTH AFRICA 1877-79, one clasp, 1879 (Pte. H. Furd, Herschel Nat. Contgt.), surname officially corrected, edge bruising and polished, good fine

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The Herschel Native Contingent
Also known as the Herschel Fingo Levies, the unit saw service at Moirosi's Stronghold in 1879 and was issued with no less than 1031 Medals, all with the '1879' clasp.