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Mint:
London
Artist:
Boehm, Joseph Edward, Sir
Artist:
Caldecott, Randolph
Ruler:
Victoria (1837-1901)
Ruler:
Victoria regina et imperatrix
(With the title of)
British forces were committed to Afghanistan for the third time in 1878 after a treaty between the Amir Shere Ali and Britain made in 1873 had been discarded by the Amir in favour of a new one with Russia, and diplomatic missions from Britain refused. After two major actions peace (and a subsidy for the Amir) was agreed in May 1878, though fighting was to renew the next year.
This medal bears the clasp for participation in the battle of Peiwar Kotal, one of the two actions which led to Shere Ali fleeing Kabul before the British. It was awarded to Private E. McBeth of the 2nd Battalion, 8th Foot. Lester Watson purchased it at some point before 1928.
History note: Gift of L. Hoyt Watson; ex Lester Watson Collection, bt before 1928
Given by Lester Watson through Cambridge in America, 2009
Diameter: 36.3 mm
Weight: 38.26 g
Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Watson, Lester
1881 CE - 1882 CE
Inscription present: Bust of Victoria facing left
Inscription present: Pack elephant with following troops and mules crossing left
Accession number: CM.1126-2009
Primary reference Number: 141220
Watson Catalogue: 9
Ordering: M-0009
Previous object number: LW.0009
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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