Afghanistan, 1878-1880, single clasp, Kandahar (314, Pte J. Mattison, 59th Foot), court-mounted on card for display, a few light marks, otherwise extremely fine, lustrous, and scarce. Private John Mattison and a relatively small number of soldiers from the 59th Foot were present during the defence of the citadel between 13-31st August, but Mattison was apparently left at Kandahar ‘sick’ when the Ghuzni Field Force left on 31 August 1880 under General Sir Donald Stewart. Research suggests that only 13 Kandahar clasps were issued to the 59th Foot. Ex Dalrymple-White Collection

Estimate: GBP 150 - 200