The enduring appeal of Rorke’s Drift valour
The Zulu War medal awarded to Driver Charles Robson, batman to commanding officer Lieutenant John Chard during the epic defence of Rorke’s Drift, sold for £110,000 at Dix Noonan Webb on March 2.
Chard (one of 11 soldiers awarded the Victoria Cross for the action) later paid tribute to Robson’…