Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Kandahar (1469, Pte. C. Connibeer, 2/7th. Foot) mounted for display alongside a portrait photograph of the recipient and two regimental badges in a glazed display frame, minor official correction to latter part of surname, polished, very fine £200-£240

Charles Connibeer was born in Bradford, near Taunton, Somerset, in 1859 and attested for the 49th Brigade at Taunton on 23 November 1877. Posted to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Royal Fusiliers, he served with them in India and Afghanistan from 9 March 1879 to 26 January 1888, and was present at the Siege and Battle of Kandahar during the Second Afghan War. He was discharged on 22 November 1889, after 12 years’ service.

Sold with copied service papers.