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22 July 2016

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№ 471 x

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22 July 2016

Hammer Price:
£900

Afghanistan 1878-80, 4 clasps, Piewar Kotal, Charasia, Kabul, Kandahar (1672 Pte. T. Twibell, 65th Foot), edge bruising and considerable pitting from Star, thus fine or better and very rare to the regiment

Only four men of the 65th Foot received the medal with four clasps, both additionally entitled to the Kabul to Kandahar Star. A total of only 23 medals for Afghanistan 1878-80 issued to the 65th Foot (York & Lancaster Regiment). Sold with copied medal roll extract.