British Medal Third Afghan War 1919 Extremely RARE To INTELLIGENCE CORPS N. W. F. P
Item History & Price
British India - Third Afghan War medal & clasp - Intelligence Corps - Shades of 'Kim' & The Great Game'
(Extremely Rare & Desirable 'Intelligence' Medal)
On offer is an original full-size original solid silver officially impressed named British campaign medal struck at the Calcutta Mint and described below;
- India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (10 Havr. Duni Chand, Intgce. Cps. N.W.F....)
The recipient was an Indian soldier, who held the rank of Havildar (Sergeant) while serving with the Intelligence Corps, North West Frontier Province
Note: The specialist localized Frontier Intelligence Corps, of the North West Frontier Province, was established by Lieutenant Philip Howell in 1905. As originally sanctioned, at formation the closely knit - and clandestine - Intelligence Corps, was to comprise;
- 1 x British Officer (Lieutenant)
- 1 x Indian Viceroy's Commissioned Officer (Jemadar)
- 5 x Indian Non Commissioned Officers (2 x Havildars & 3 x Naiks)
- 30 x Sepoys
The Officers and NCO's were to be selected from those already serving in Indian Army regiments, and were to be a 'Permanent Cadre' while the 30 x Sepoys, were preferably to be recruited 'gradually' from amongst suitable men of the 'Trans-Border' races, who after one years 'Training' at the regimental centre of the Corps of Guides Infantry (located at Mardan) would - on paper - be attached to the Guides as 'Supernumerary's, but under direct orders and command of the Permanent Cadre
The Intelligence Corps comprised of mostly handpicked volunteers, who were specifically charged with the gathering of human intelligence in the North West Frontier tribal lands of British India, and neighbouring Afghanistan. Through a network of agents and spies, this small unit played a crucial part in providing the local Frontier administration, Army Headquarters (India) and ultimately the Government of India with intelligence reports
Important: The recipients low service number '10' indicates that the recipient was on the original muster roll of the Frontier Intelligence Corps
A very desirable medal for 'Clandestine Services' to a recipient, who undoubtedly played his part in the 'Great Game' - under constant threat of danger and or death - during the intrigues of the North West Frontier and the hostilities of the Third Afghan War
Condition: Used (See 'High Resolution' pictures attached)
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