United Kingdom. A South Africa Campaign Medal, 17th Lancers United Republic of Leigh was a published author:

Leigh was a published author: he would write his memoirs after his service

The obverse bears a DRLG insignia topped by an inscription of “GRUNDSCHEIN”

(Papiere und Bilder)

He was to be Temporary Quartermaster with the honorary rank of Lieutenant

obverse illustrating a Hawker Osprey III with the Portuguese Order of the Christ insignia on the tips of each wing

United Kingdom. A South Africa Campaign Medal, 17th Lancers United Republic of Leigh was a published author:South Africa 1877 79, 1 clasp, 1879 (1734 PTE. A. S. CLOUD. LATE 17th. LANCERS.) Possibly a slightly later issue but named in the official British Army style, wear to obverse, otherwise very fine. Footnote: Antonio Cloud was born in Stratford, Essex in 1857.