The Simon C. Marriage Collection of Medals to the Artillery

The Second Afghan War Medal awarded to Driver M. Sullivan, “E” Battery “B” Brigade, Royal Horse Artillery, a possible survivor of the battle of Maiwand

Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Kandahar (4298, Driv:M. Sullivan, E. Batt: B.Bde. R.H.A.) nearly very fine £1,000-£1,400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Simon C. Marriage Collection of Medals to the Artillery.

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At Maiwand, on that disastrous day of 27 July 1880, “E” Battery, “B” Brigade, Royal Horse Artillery played a most conspicuous roll. It suffered as a consequence 2 officers and 19 other ranks killed, and 2 officers and 14 other ranks wounded, gaining in the process 2 Victoria Crosses and 8 Distinguished Conduct Medals. Retiring to Kandahar, E/B., R.H.A. served during the siege of Kandahar, with three guns mounted on the Herat facing wall and one on the Idgah Gate. It is very possible that Sullivan was with his Battery at Maiwand on that day. During the battle of Kandahar on 1 September 1880, for which he was awarded the clasp, the battery was attached to the Cavalry Brigade.