United Kingdom. A Pair of Queen’s South Africa Medal and Natal Native Rebellion Medals to Corporal J. Harris, Durban Light Infantry

A Queen’s South Africa Medal. Instituted 1899. In silver, rim officially impressed 758  CORPL. J. HARRIS. DURBAN L.I., with RELIEF OF LADYSMITH and TRANSVAAL clasps, replacement ribbon, minor wear, a few small edge bruises, extremely fine. 

A Natal Rebellion Medal. Instituted 1907. In silver, rim officially impressed (local units) SGT. J. H. HARRIS, DURBAN LIGHT INFANTRY., with 1906 clasp, bright, small scratches and edge knocks, near extremely fine. 

Footnote: Sergeant J. Harris is on the Nominal Roll for the Queen’s South Africa Medal, serving with the Durban Light Infantry. 

The Durban Light Infantry was one of Natal's oldest volunteer regiments and served with distinction during both the Second Boer War (1899–1902) and the Natal Rebellion of 1906. During the Boer War, the regiment formed part of the Natal Field Force, undertaking the defence of the colony, garrison duties, and operations associated with the relief of Ladysmith before later serving in the Orange Free State and Transvaal. In 1906, the regiment was again mobilized for active service during the suppression of the Bambatha Rebellion, participating in mobile columns, patrols, and counter-insurgency operations against rebel forces in the rugged terrain of Natal. Its service in both campaigns established the Durban Light Infantry as one of South Africa's most respected colonial volunteer units.