Watch List notes:

South Africa, 1877-79, single clasp, 1879 (1261. Pte G. Mead. 99th Foot.); officially engraved, upon an old ribbon, lightly toned, test cut through rim, occasional nicks and bruise, otherwise very fine. 1261 Private George Mead, 99th Duke of Edinburgh's (Lanarkshire) Regiment of Foot, is confirmed as being entitled to the above medal and clasp. This regiment was present at the battles of Eshowe and Gingindlovu, although Private Mead does not appear to have been wounded.