Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Colour Sergeant J. Wood, 34th Regiment, later Border Regiment

Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (666 Pte., 34th Foot); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., type 3 (2110 Cr. Sgt., Bord. R.) surname given as ‘Woods’ on last medal, some minor contact wear, otherwise generally good very fine or better and the first rare to unit (2) £200-250

British Battles & Medals states that only 31 Afghan medals were awarded to members of the 34th Foot. Sold with confirmation.