United Kingdom. An 1880 South Africa Medal To Pte Resbridge, 2-24Th Foot Newly Listed with drawings by Peter Halm

with drawings by Peter Halm

sailors and marines were sent to relieve the British legation at Peking

De Salaberry commanded the front line in person

surrounded by a blue enamelled ring inscribed VIRTUTI IN BELLO

without backing plate and cloth

United Kingdom. An 1880 South Africa Medal To Pte Resbridge, 2-24Th Foot Newly Listed with drawings by Peter HalmInstituted August 1880. In silver, full size, rim engraved 2887. PTE. F. RESBRIDGE 2 24TH FOOT., worn on replacement ribbon with privately maufactured 1879 clasp, minor edge knocks, lovely patina, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Frederick Resbridge is on the medal roll for the South Africa Medal, as he served with the 2nd Battalion. Resbridge enlisted wit the 40th brigade at Winchester on May 27, 1876. He was promoted to lance corporal on April