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Date	Original Topic
17th February 2005	Medals shown in the film Zulu By Ben Hi I have been told that some of the medals worn in the film Zulu were incorrect. Apparently they were awarded at a later time. Can anyone confirm this or were they all genuine. Many thanks. Ben
Date	Replies
17th February 2005	Martin Everett Ben, we have been down this route a number of times. Nigel Green (CSgt Bourne) is shown as wearing the Ashantee campaign medal (1874) and the 1902 coronation. Neither of which was awarded to the real CSgt Bourne. His first medals were DCM and the South Africa (1879) Medal.
18th February 2005	Martin Thanks very much most appreciated. Ben
22nd February 2005	Richard And surely the Victorian army didnt wears medals in action?