United Kingdom. An Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880, to Private C. Phillips, 8th Brigade, 51st Regiment of Foot Province of China Manila American Cemetery at Fort

Manila American Cemetery at Fort Bonifacio

with steel loops for attachment

the centre of the cap band bears an insignia consisting of a padded dark green wool backer bearing a silver aluminum wire oak leaf wreath

measuring 33 mm (w) x 43

United Kingdom. An Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880, to Private C. Phillips, 8th Brigade, 51st Regiment of Foot Province of China Manila American Cemetery at Fort(8. Bde 1495 Pte C. PHILLIPS. 51st REGt). In silver, naming is engraved in italicized capitals, measuring 36. 2 mm in diameter, contact marks and surface wear, bruised, original ribbon with safety pin attachment, very fine. Footnote: The Afghanistan Medal, sanctioned on March 19, 1881 and was awarded to members of the British and Indian armies who served in Afghanistan between 1878 and 1880 during the Second Afghan War, the first war being from 1839