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Defence of Khelat-i-Ghilzie, 1842, a specimen copper medal by W. Wyon, KELAT I GILZIE on shield within wreath, mural crown above, reverse military trophies, edge plain, 36mm (Gordon 49; cf. DNW 36, 617). Extremely fine, rare (£40-60)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Historical Medals - The Property of a European Collector.

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A copper striking from the dies for the campaign medal, which itself was sanctioned on 4 October 1842