Lot Essay
The Diamond Field Horse:
Originally known as the Dutoitspan Hussars, the D.F.H. served under Captain (later Sir Charles) Warren in the Ninth Kaffir and the Northern Border Wars wearing corduroy kit. Captain Stewart commanded a 100-strong Contingent in operations against the Sekukuni in 1878. Issued with 305 Medals, 140 of them with the '1878' clasp.
Originally known as the Dutoitspan Hussars, the D.F.H. served under Captain (later Sir Charles) Warren in the Ninth Kaffir and the Northern Border Wars wearing corduroy kit. Captain Stewart commanded a 100-strong Contingent in operations against the Sekukuni in 1878. Issued with 305 Medals, 140 of them with the '1878' clasp.