Auction Catalogue

31 March 2010

Starting at 10:00 AM

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British and World Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 91

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31 March 2010

Hammer Price:
£85

Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Ahmed Khel (Havildar Shere Sing Lama, 3rd Goorkha Regt.) claw refitted, non-swivelling suspension, silver wire attachments to clasp and carriage, some edge bruising, nearly very fine £100-140

The 3rd Goorkha Regiment played a pivotal role when Stewart’s column was attacked by Afghan forces whilst on the march by forming squares to repulse the assault.