The South Africa 1877-79 Medal awarded to Private Patrick Shields, 94th Foot, who was severely wounded in both legs at Bronkhorst Spruit during the First Boer War in December 1880

South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (803. Pte. P. Shiels. 94th Foot.) note spelling of surname, better than very fine £1,000-£1,200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Robin Scott-Smith Collection of Medals to Casualties.

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Patrick Shields was born at Dundalk, County Louth, and attested for the 94th Foot on 8 August 1877, aged 18. He served abroad in South Africa from 26 February 1879 to 5 July 1881, and was severely wounded in both legs at Bronkhorst Spruit on 20 December 1880. He was transferred to 1st Class Army Reserve on 17 April 1884, and was discharged on 3 April 1890.

Sold with copied discharge papers.