The Robin Scott-Smith Collection of Medals to Casualties

The Chitral Campaign Medal awarded to Private G. Cowborough, Gordon Highlanders, one of three men of the regiment to be killed in action at the Malakand Pass on 3 April 1895

India General Service 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895 (1638 Pte. G. Cowborough 1st Bn. Gord: Highrs.) extremely fine £700-£900

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Robin Scott-Smith Collection of Medals to Casualties.

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Private G. Cowborough was killed in action at the Malakand Pass on 3 April 1895. The Gordons had three privates killed and three officers and nine men wounded in this action.