Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The Second Afghan War Medal awarded to Private Charles Croft, 66th Foot, who was killed in action at the battle of Maiwand, 27 July 1880

Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (B/274. Pte. C. Croft, 66th. Foot.) light hairline scratches to obverse field, otherwise nearly extremely fine £1,800-£2,200

Charles Croft attested for the 66th Regiment of Foot and served with them in Afghanistan. He was killed in action at the battle of Maiwand, 27 July 1880, ‘one of the grandest examples of heroism in the annals of war’, where the Regiment lost its Colours and 10 officers and 275 other ranks were killed. He was buried on the battle field where he fell, and is commemorated on the ‘Maiwand Lion’ Memorial in Forbury Gardens, Reading.

Sold with copied casualty roll extract.