A well-made contemporary miniature of the South Africa Medal (1880), originally awarded to British and colonial forces for campaigns in Southern Africa between 1877 and 1879, including the famous Anglo-Zulu War. This version depicts the Queen Victoria obverse and the detailed reverse showing a lion and a Zulu shield
Typically worn on mess dress, this miniature version is ideal for historical re-enactors, collectors of Victorian military memorabilia, or anyone seeking to complete a miniature medal group representing 19th-century British colonial campaigns.
Condition: Excellent.
Dimensions:
Diameter: approx. 18 mm (0.7 inches)
