United Kingdom. An Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880, to Private C. Phillips, 8th Brigade, 51st Regiment of Foot Province of China Apparent discolouration and material fatigue

Apparent discolouration and material fatigue due to age and wear

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

Manila American Cemetery at Fort Bonifacio

with the right insignia tab pinned with an aluminum cypher and the left rank tab pinned with three aluminum pips

United Kingdom. An Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880, to Private C. Phillips, 8th Brigade, 51st Regiment of Foot Province of China Apparent discolouration and material fatigue(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