Pair: Private J. Preston, 66th Foot and Royal Berkshire Regiment

Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (1544. Pte. J. Preston. 66th. Foot.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1544. Pte. J. Preston. Rl. Berks. R.) edge bruising and contact marks, suspensions loose on both, better than good fine (2) £240-£280

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Royal Berkshire Collection.

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Glendining’s, December 1985.

James Preston attested for the 66th Regiment of Foot and served with them during the Second Afghan War, in Afghanistan from February 1880. He is recorded as ‘sick at Quetta’ on 1 September 1880.