Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Kandahar (4346 Farr. Sgt. F. Kirkby, E. Batt. B. Bde. R.H.A.) good very fine £1200-1400

At Maiwand, on that disastrous day of 27 July 1880, ‘E’ Battery, ‘B’ Brigade, Royal Horse Artillery played a most conspicuous roll. It suffered as a consequence 2 officers and 19 other ranks killed and 2 officers and 14 other ranks wounded, gaining in the process two Victoria Crosses and eight Distinguished Conduct Medals. Retiring to Kandahar, E/B., R.H.A. served during the siege of Kandahar, with three guns mounted on the Herat facing wall and one on the Idgah Gate. During the battle of Kandahar, 1 September 1880, for which Farrier Sergeant Kirkby was awarded the clasp, the battery was attached to the Cavalry Brigade. Sold with roll extracts which confirm the medal and clasp, and copied extracts relating to the battle of Maiwand.