Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The Second Afghan War medal awarded to Gunner J. Carver, “E” Battery “B” Brigade, Royal Horse Artillery, who was wounded at the battle of Maiwand, 27 July 1880

Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Kandahar (5062, Gunr. J. Carver, E. Batt: B. Bde. R.H.A.) contained in a contemporary fitted case, lid detached, otherwise toned, brilliant extremely fine £2400-2800

John Carver was born at Kirby Muxloe, near Leicester, and enlisted into the Royal Artillery at Leicester on 8 March 1878, aged 21 years. He was posted to “E” Battery “B” Brigade, Royal Horse Artillery, and was present at the battle of Maiwand, 27 July 1880, being wounded by a shell necessitating the amputation of the little finger of his right hand with a portion of his ring finger. He was consequently discharged at Woolwich on 5 September 1881.

“E” Battery “B” Brigade, R.H.A., won a C.B., two V.Cs and eight D.C.Ms for gallantry at Maiwand. The battery suffered losses amounting to 3 officers and 18 men killed, and one officer and 12 men wounded. Sold with copied discharge papers and other research.