Afghanistan Medal 1878-80, Auction Archive Colonel Donovan displayed initiative and

Colonel Donovan displayed initiative and resourcefulness in anticipating and overcoming the problems of a rapidly-changing Service Command

and enlisted at Exeter to serve as a Private in the Royal Marine Light Infantry

he also wrote and drew about Polyzoa specimens brought back by Charles Darwin on the Beagle

he was discharged the service at Aldershot on 7 May 1892

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80, Auction Archive Colonel Donovan displayed initiative andBronze, with 1 Clasp Peiwar Kotal. ( NAICK JEY SING 23 PINONEERS) Naming is official Indian Army engraved in large italicized block capitals, heavy patina, worn edge, however remains in near very fine condition.