United Kingdom. An Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880, to Private C. Phillips, 8th Brigade, 51st Regiment of Foot GTRexclude the obverse bearing a raised

the obverse bearing a raised and crowned monogram of Prince Günther

nontheless married to Justina Lange

the twelve o’clock arm with an initial “W”

Measuring 86x139mm

a laurel wreath lays between the arms

United Kingdom. An Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880, to Private C. Phillips, 8th Brigade, 51st Regiment of Foot GTRexclude the obverse bearing a raised(8. Bde 1495 Pte C. PHILLIPS. 51st REGt). In silver, naming is engraved in italicized capitals, measuring 36. 2 mm in diameter, contact marks and surface wear, bruised, original ribbon with safety pin attachment, very fine. Footnote: The Afghanistan Medal, sanctioned on March 19, 1881 and was awarded to members of the British and Indian armies who served in Afghanistan between 1878 and 1880 during the Second Afghan War, the first war being from 1839