Ghuznee and Cabul Medal 1842. Bronze

An un-named, un-marked and un-mounted bronze specimen medal. As struck by the Royal Mint

Note: One identical obverse medal with 4 x different reverse issues were awarded in the series of campaign medals awarded by the Honourable East India Company in respect of services during the 1st Afghan War 1841-42, at Candahar, Ghuznee & Caul, vis; Candahar 1842; Cabul 1842; Ghuznee Cabul 1842. Separate differently designed campaign medals were awarded for Ghuznee 1839, Jellalabad 1841-42 & Defence of Kelat-iGhilzie 1842

The medal with reverse 'Ghuznee & Cabul 1842', is the rarest issue in the four medal series for Candahar, Ghuznee & Cabul 1841-42. With only an estimated 360 x medals issued to European recipients and 1163 medals awarded to native recipients (Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (Sixth Edition, Spink, 2007)

A scarce seen bronze trial piece

Condition: GVF

Code: 20941