Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria, to include the Brian Ritchie Collection (Part III)

The Second Afghan War medal to Private Alfred Vernum, 66th Foot, killed in action at Maiwand

Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (B/531 Pte. A. Vernum, 66th Foot) good very fine £1200-1500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Brian Ritchie Collection of H.E.I.C. and British India Medals.

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Private Alfred Vernum was killed in action at Maiwand on 27 July 1880.

Refs: London Gazette 31 December 1880; WO 100/52.