Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria, to include the Brian Ritchie Collection (Part III)

South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8-9 (285 Pte. T. Walsh, 1/24th Foot) fitted with silver ribbon brooch, two edge bruises, otherwise good very fine
£3500-4000

Thomas Walsh enlisted at Manchester on 15 June 1875, aged 19 years. He served with the 1st Battalion, 24th Foot, and was killed in action at Isandhlwana on 22 January 1879. His effects were claimed by his mother and sister.