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Great Britain c.1881 Afghanistan 36mm Silver Medal

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Medals & Tokens Start Price:150.00 CAD Estimated At:300.00 CAD and UP
Great Britain c.1881 Afghanistan 36mm Silver Medal
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Viewing will be available Friday April 5th from 12-4 PM and again Saturday April 6th from 10 AM to 4 PM

Please read the updated terms of sale.
The medal was awarded to all who took part in the campaigns against Afghanistan, known as the Second Afghan War. Medals were awarded to the 66th Foot ( Beckshire Regiment) & E Battery of B. Brigade, Royal Artillery rate a high premium as these units sustained the heaviest casualties at the battle of Maiwand in July 1880. NAMED: 12B/1421 SERG G. COOMBES 81ST FOOT.