Historical information

The site of Rorke's Drift is probably most renowned for the defence by a British Force of less than 200 soldiers who held out a against 2000 Zulus in 1879.
The story of the epic battle is portrayed in the film ZULU starring Michael Caine and Stanley Baker.

Physical description

Brass British Army Button found at the Site of Rorke's Drift Natal South Africa with 4 recent photos and research.

Inscriptions & markings

Made in Birmingham on the reverse.