From saleroom. Estimate £400-£600
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]A ZULU WAR MEDAL WITH 1877-8-9 CLASP. A Zulu War medal with 1877 - 8 - 9 clasp named to Segt P. C. Van Niekerk B/3rd Cape Yeo.
The Cape Yeomanry were raised as a properly funded local militia by the Cape Government in 1878. Their purpose the defence of the eastern frontier of the province.
They were disbanded in 1881
The Van Niekerk's were heavily represented in the 3rd Cape Mounted Yeomanry.
There was:-
Captain C.J. Niekerk 1877-78-79
Lieut. J.A. Niekerk 1879
Serg, G.L Niekerk 1877-78-79
Serg. P.C. Niekerk 1877-78-79
Serg. P.C. Niekerk 1879 returned to Woolwich mint.
The 3rd Cape fought at Moirosi's stronghold 29/05/1879 suffering 15 casualties.
Seems the Niekerks were involved in the beginning of the diamond industry in SA
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