Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Cabul 1842 (Arthur McCoy. 13th Regt) contemporary engraved naming in serif capitals, fitted with original steel clip and bar suspension, edge bruising, very fine £400-£500

Arthur McCoy was born in Co. Louth, Ireland, and attested for the 13th Foot in July 1839. He served with the regiment during the First Afghan War and was additionally entitled to a Defence of Jellalabad 1842, Mural Crown medal (he suffered as seizure which led to partial paralysis ‘whilst at work on the ramparts of Jellalabad 18th November 1841’, service papers refer) . McCoy returned to England in July 1844, and was out-pensioned the following month.