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5 December 2024

Hammer Price:
£1,200

Pair: Private W. Wilson, 92nd Highlanders, who was killed in action at Kandahar on 1 September 1880

Afghanistan 1878-80, 3 clasps, Charasia, Kabul, Kandahar (1928. Pte. W. Wilson. 92nd Highrs.); Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (1928 Private Will. Wilson 92nd Highlanders) minor edge nicks to first, otherwise good very fine or better (2) £1,000-£1,400

William Wilson served with the 92nd Highlanders during the Second Afghan War 1878-80. He was killed in action at Kandahar, 1 September 1880, having received a gunshot wound to the heart.