The Brian Ritchie Collection of H.E.I.C. and British India Medals

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

Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (B/1426 Pte. S. Shelly, 66th Foot) obverse bust a little polished, otherwise 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 Shadrack Shelly was killed in action at Maiwand on 27 July 1880.

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