British and World Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (6B/152 Drumr. J. Queenlisk, 1/25th Regt.) edge bruise and some contact marks, nearly very fine £90-110

James Queenslisk was born in Templemore, Co. Tipperary. A Filemaker by occupation and a former member of the King’s Own Scottish Borderers, having served in the Afghan War of 1878-80, he attested for one years service with the Colours at Halifax on 31 March 1900. He served with the Royal Scottish Reserve Regiment until discharged on 30 March 1901. Sold with copied attestation papers of 1900.