*A Scarce ‘Maiwand Casualty’ Medal awarded to Private Edward Jacobs, 66th (2nd Battalion Berkshire) Regiment of Foot, who was killed in action at the Battle of Maiwand on 27 July 1880, comprising: Afghanistan, 1878-80, no clasp (B/407. Pte E. Jacobs. 66th Foot.), toned, a few tiny marks and nicks, nearly extremely fine and scarce. Private Edward Jacobs, of West Overton, Berkshire, enlisted for service with the 66th Foot and served during the second Afghan War, where he was killed in action during the Battle of Maiwand on 27 July 1880. His name is confirmed on the Afghanistan Medal Roll with entitlement as above, and is also commemorated on the Maiwand Memorial, Forbury Gardens, Reading. Sold with related ‘Medal News’ excerpt. The recipient is likely to have been born on 15 September 1847 in Hanworth, Berkshire, the son of John Jacobs and Mary Anne Jacobs (née Vickers), although this is not confirmed. Research suggests that just 107 ‘Maiwand’ casualty medals to the 66th Foot are known to the market. Ex Sotheby’s, 26 November, 1980, lot 187

Estimate: GBP 1500 - 2000