United Kingdom. A 1842 Cabul Medal, To Corporal John Moles, 31St Regiment Auction Archive 1945 at Halifax

1945 at Halifax

sides and underside in black wool

8 mm (w) x 29

Although the dagger shows wear overall and the blade shows some signs of pitting and minor scratching

measuring 66 mm (w) x 125 mm (l) x 22 mm (h)

United Kingdom. A 1842 Cabul Medal, To Corporal John Moles, 31St Regiment Auction Archive 1945 at HalifaxA 1842 Cabul Medal, constructed of silver, the obverse presents the diademed head of Queen Victoria facing left with the inscription VICTORIA VINDEX (PROTECTOR), the reverse presents the inscription CABUL 1842 within a laurel wreath, surmounted by a crown, the recipients name and regiment (No 775. JOHN MOLES. CORPL. HMS. 31ST REGT.) are engraved on the edge, designer marked on obverse with W WYON R. A., measuring 35. 91 mm in diameter, on a straight