the latter medal in cupro-nickel
The Durban Light Infantry was mobilized during the Natal Native Rebellion (Bambatha Rebellion) to help suppress Zulu resistance to colonial taxes and authority
After his release from interment
with a case of "Influenza" and after three days
Mattson officially died from a combination of Peritonitis (an inflammation of the peritoneum
Germany, HJ. A Rare 1934 Meiningen Day of the HJ Commemorative Badge Auction Archive the latter medal in cupro-nickel(Tag der HJ Erinnerungsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered magnetic metal, vertical pinback, the obverse bearing a depiction of a castle keep, situated above an HJ insignia, and circumscribed by an inscription of MEININGEN TAG DER HJ 29. 4. 1934 (MEININGEN DAY OF THE HJ 29 APRIL 1934), unmarked, measuring 25 mm (w) x 65 mm (h), a scarce badge commemorating an early HJ event in extremely fine condition.