South Africa 1834-53 + Indian Mutiny Medal Pair

[Guest Darrell]

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[Mervyn Mitton]

Darrell - this has been a most impressive set of research to two important medals. I am always amazed at just how meticulous they were in those days for keeping full records. I expect today a clerk makes a recommendation from the records - but, as can be clearly seen here, there was a board of enquiry under a Field Officer. Dependent on his character reference, was any hopes he had for a job outside of the Service.

The British Army must still have a grading system ? I know the police do - in five categories - but I can't remember what they are. Will try a post on our Police section.

Thankyou Darrell for all of this time consuming background - I'm sure our medal collectors all appreciate the work. Mervyn

[Guest Darrell]

Thanks Mervyn, yes they were stickers for detail. It's amazing what still available. Almost at the click of the mouse.

[Guest Darrell]

As a followup, re: post # 11 ... that literary source was, in fact, the resource called "The South Africa 1853 Medal" by G.R. Everson.

Below are two scans of the section.

The first is the heading for the 43rd Regiment:

[Guest Darrell]

The second a better scan of where Walby's name is shown. The triangle to the right of his name refer to confirmation of service in the 3rd Kaffir War.