Renamed Medal: South Africa 1877-79, no clasp (1257. Pte. Robt. Norris. 2nd. 24th. Foot.) neatly renamed in italicised serif capitals possibly by a family member, some abrasive scratches to a small area of obverse field, polished, very fine £200-£300

Robert Norris attested for the 24th Foot on 24 February 1877 and served with the 2nd Battalion in South Africa from 1 July 1878, being present at the Defence of the Mission Station at Rorke’s Drift, 22-23 January 1879.