Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (Lt. Col. M. G. Smith. 26th. Regt. Ben: N.I.) edge nicks, good very fine £300-£400

Mansfeldt George Smith was commissioned Ensign in the 58th Bengal Native Infantry on 10 April 1851, being later promoted Lieutenant on 5 April 1855, and Brevet Captain on 10 April 1863. He transferred to the 26th Bengal Native Infantry as Wing Officer on 20 February 1864, and promoted Captain on 16 July 1864 - subsequently, Major on 10 April 1871, and Lieutenant-Colonel on 10 April 1877. He commanded the Regiment in the Second Afghan War, serving in the first phase of the campaign from 22 November 1878 to 26 May 1879, and was present at the occupation of Kandahar. He was promoted Colonel on 1 August 1881, and retired with the honorary rank of Major-General on 5 September 1881. He died on 20 March 1884.

Sold with an original purchase receipt from Spink, dated October 1976 (for £52); and copied research.