Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Corporal T. Harwood, 59th Regiment of Foot

Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Ahmed Khel (509 Corpl. T. Harwood. 59th Foot.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (509 Corpl. T. Harwood. 2nd Bn. E. Lanc Regt.), first medal polished and fitted with a replacement suspender, edge bruises, contact marks, rank slightly polished on both medals, good fine and better (2) £180-£220

Thomas Harwood, a Labourer from Crewkerne, Somerset, was born around 1844. He attested into the 59th Foot on 4 October 1862 and was initially appointed Corporal on 1 September 1867. He served in Afghanistan from 13 December 1878 to 1 September 1880, where he was present at the action at Ahmed Khel. Awarded his LSGC with gratuity in 1882, he was discharged on 1 February 1884.

Sold together with copy service papers.