United States. First War Aef Army Embarkation Center (Aec) Patch Auction Archive From 1878 to 1879

From 1878 to 1879

with the Queen's South Africa Medal subsequently awarded to the crew

which was the 10th and 11th Armies

minor contact marks on reverse

After nine days convalescence

United States. First War Aef Army Embarkation Center (Aec) Patch Auction Archive From 1878 to 1879The letters "A E C" (Army Embarkation Center) in red embroidery, with a Y shaped border separating the letters along with the perimeter circular border trimmed in silvered bullion wire interlaced with brown threading, all on a black felt base, measuring 65 mm in diameter, near extremely fine. Accompanied by two faded photocopies of an Enlistment Record and Discharge Certificate for Private First Class Henry A. Harub (illegible).