Afghanistan
Military Campaign Medal - Battle of Ghuznee 1839 front Military Campaign Medal - Battle of Ghuznee 1839 back
Military Campaign Medal - Battle of Ghuznee 1839 photo
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Military Campaign Medal - Battle of Ghuznee 1839 front Military Campaign Medal - Battle of Ghuznee 1839 back
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Military Campaign Medal - Battle of Ghuznee

1839 year
Gold (.833) 7.76 g 23 mm
Description
Location
 Emirate of Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
Emir
 Dost Mohammad Khan (1826-1839, 1843-1863)
Type
 Commemorative medals › Military medals
Year
 1839
Composition
 Gold (.833)
Weight
 7.76 g
Diameter
 23 mm
Shape
 Round
Technique
 Milled
Orientation
 Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-11-12
References
Numista
 N#156115
Rarity index
 97%

Reverse

Wreath with date and crown within.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 23D. // JULY // 1839

Comment

The Ghuznee medal was issued for participation in the storming of the fortress of Ghuznee in Afghanistan that took place from July 21st to 23rd, 1839, during the First Anglo-Afghan War. After the conflict, these medals were ordered to be struck by Shuja Shah Durrani to show his appreciation of the British forces that helped him restore his throne.