surmounted by the Imperial Austrian crown with the inside enamelled in red
it continues to exhibit smooth quality in the wool
worn & repainted
with a German national eagle clutching a swastika on the top
the exterior bearing a dyed black inscription of “R
United Kingdom. An Afghanistan Medal To Pte Khan, 26Th Regiment Hold surmounted by the Imperial AustrianAn Afghanistan Medal with KANDAHAR clasp, in silver, rim engraved Private Mohomed Khan 26th Regt Bo. N. I, slack suspension, worn on replacement ribbon, small knocks to edges, nice patina, very fine condition. Footnote: The Afghanistan Medal was established on March 19, 1881. The Medal was awarded to Officers, Non Commissioned Officers, and other ranks of the British and Indian Armies in recognition of service in Second Afghan War from 1878 1860.