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Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880 with ‘Kandahar’ clasp, miniature
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Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880 with ‘Kandahar’ clasp, miniature
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Miniature circular silver medal with swivel ribbon suspension bar and with original ‘KANDAHAR’ clasp; the face with the veiled crowned head and shoulders of Queen Victoria facing left, circumscribed ‘VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX (Victoria Queen and Empress); the reverse with a column on the march in a mountainous landscape, an elephant bearing a cannon to the fore, circumscribed above ‘AFGHANISTAN’ and dated ‘1878-79-80’ below; diameter 17.34mm (0.68 inch); on original ribbon mounted with fitment for wear.

The Medal was instituted on 19 March 1881 to be awarded to participants in the Second Afghan War of 1878 to 1880.

The ‘Kandahar’ clasp was awarded for being present at the battle of that name on 1 September 1880.

 
Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880 with ‘Kandahar’ clasp, miniature
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Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880 with ‘Kandahar’ clasp, miniature
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Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880 with ‘Kandahar’ clasp, miniature
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