The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Kabul to Kandahar Star. Obverse: A rayed five pointed star, with balls between the points, surmounted by a crown incorporating a loose ring suspender. The centre has the 'VRI' cypher surrounded by 'KABUL TO KANDAHAR 1880' within a circle. Reverse: Plain with the recipients details engraved around the centre circle indentation. Fitted with a piece of unofficial faded blue, white and red stitched ribbon. Four medals are attached to a silver slotted brooch bar engraved with a crude foliage design that has the reverse pin missing.
Awarded to 860 Trooper William Henry Clarke, who served in the British Army with the 15th Hussars, in the Second Afghan War (1878-1880). He later served in the Boer War in the Diamonds Fields Horse, a British irregular unit, before migrating to Australia. Although this medal is correctly named, the 15th Hussars were not amongst the troops that took part in the epic 300 mile march to Kandahar. It is possible that Clarke was temporarily attached to another unit, making him eligible for the Star.
Afghanistan Medal 1878-80 with bars 'CHARASIA', 'KABUL' and 'KHANDAHAR'. Engraved around edge with recipient's details. Obverse: The veiled bust of Queen Victoria facing left with the legend 'VICTORIA
Queen's South Africa Medal with clasps 'ORANGE FREE STATE', 'TRANSVAAL', 'SOUTH AFRICA 1901' and 'SOUTH AFRICA 1902'. The recipients details are engraved on the edge. Obverse: The crowned and veiled h
King's South Africa Medal with the bars 'SOUTH AFRICA 1901' and 'SOUTH AFRICA 1902'. The recipient's number, rank, name and regiment are impressed on the edge. Obverse: The bust of King Edward VII and
Kabul to Khandahar Star. A five pointed star with a ball between all the points except the two uppermost where it has a fixed crown. Obverse: In the centre is the monogram 'V.R.I.' around which is a r
Africa Star. Engraved reverse with recipient's details. Rex Nation is believed to have served in the Royal Australian Navy during the Second World War. His service number H1397 would indicate that h
Khedive's Star. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: In the centre is the Sphinx with the three Great Pyramids in the background. Around this is a raised band, on the upper part of which is embossed 'EGYPT' fo
