United Kingdom. An Afghanistan Medal To Pte Khan, 26Th Regiment Archive 1916 with the 196th Infantry

1916 with the 196th Infantry Battalion "Western Universities C

number stamped "30355" on the reverse

measuring 34 mm (w) x 45 mm (h)

and 250 died or were killed while Prisoners of War

with a recessed medal bed and an intact interior fabric hinge cover

United Kingdom. An Afghanistan Medal To Pte Khan, 26Th Regiment Archive 1916 with the 196th InfantryAn Afghanistan Medal with KANDAHAR clasp, in silver, rim engraved Private Mohomed Khan 26th Regt Bo. N. I, slack suspension, worn on replacement ribbon, small knocks to edges, nice patina, very fine condition. Footnote: The Afghanistan Medal was established on March 19, 1881. The Medal was awarded to Officers, Non Commissioned Officers, and other ranks of the British and Indian Armies in recognition of service in Second Afghan War from 1878 1860.