Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Ahmed Khel (569 Gr. D. Buckley, 6/11th R.A.) edge bruise, good very fine £120-150

Shadbolt states: ‘At the action of Ahmed Khel on 19 April, 6/11 R.A. performed distinguished service, some well-directed shells from the two 40-pounders checking, at a critical juncture, the forward movement of the enemy’s horsemen round the British left flank.’