United Kingdom. A South Africa Campaign Medal, 1-24th Foot United Republic of a single piece construction in

a single piece construction in zinc alloy

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

the Battle of Pa-to-cheau and the entry into Peking (during which the destruction of the Chinese Imperial Old Summer Palace was begun)

then invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Anglia

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

United Kingdom. A South Africa Campaign Medal, 1-24th Foot United Republic of a single piece construction 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.