Afghanistan Medal (United Kingdom)
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afghanistan-medal-united-kingdom-195-8140425
title:
Afghanistan Medal (United Kingdom)
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The Afghanistan Medal, sanctioned on 19 March 1881, was awarded to members of the British and Indian armies who served in Afghanistan between 1878 and 1880 during the Second Afghan War, the first war being from 1839 to 1842. The war was caused by British fears of increasing Russian involvement in Afghan affairs. In 1877 the Afghan Amir refused to accept a British Resident and in 1878 agreed a treaty with Russia granting it protective rights in Afghanistan. In response, a British-led force entere
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghanistan_Medal_(United_Kingdom)
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2021-09-09T18:36:39Z
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