NAM.1951-11-88-5

Wooden stand, nd. Presented to the Officer’s Mess, 94th Regiment by Major and Brevet Lieut-Col Murray. Silver-mounted ivory, by Stephen Smith, hallmarked London 1880-1881. Large tusk mounted on wooden stand with two silver bars and collars. Base end contains snuff mull, with oval-hinged lid bearing inscription relating to the Sekukuni expedition and engraved elephant. Ovoid section with gadrooned border and laurel wreath. Tusk socket bound with spiralling scrolls inscribed with battle honours of the Regiment. Associated with Zulu War (1879).

Zulu War (1879), Sekukuni Campaign (1878-1879)