The Second Afghan War medal to Colour-Sergeant Samuel Scadding, 66th Foot, killed in action at Maiwand

Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (1340 Cr. Sgt. S. Scadding, 66th Foot) good very fine £1400-1800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Brian Ritchie Collection of H.E.I.C. and British India Medals.

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Samuel Scadding, 66th Foot, was one of four Colour-Sergeants killed in action at Maiwand on 27 July 1880.

Refs: London Gazette 31 December 1880; WO 100/52.