A rare ‘Maiwand’ Second Afghan War survivor’s medal awarded to Private J. Barr, 66th Foot

Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Kandahar (B/692 Pte. J. Barr. 66th Foot.) naming somewhat indistinct, suspension loose, contact marks and pitting, the medal heavily polished and worn, therefore fair £500-£700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Royal Berkshire Collection.

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Jonathan Barr attested for the 66th Regiment of Foot and served with them in Afghanistan. He was present at the battle of Maiwand, 27 July 1880, ‘one of the grandest examples of heroism in the annals of war’, where the Regiment lost its Colours and 10 officers and 275 other ranks were killed. He is noted of the medal roll as ‘Engaged in the Field Reserve, 1st Brigade Column, Daubeney, 1 September 1880’, and is also entitled to the Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880.

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