The Afghanistan Medal, for the Campaigns of 1878–80 1880

This bronze medal, created by Leonard Charles Wyon in 1880, commemorates the British campaigns in Afghanistan from 1878 to 1880. The medal depicts Queen Victoria in profile, wearing a crown and a string of pearls. The inscription around her portrait reads "VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPRATRIX," which translates to "Victoria, Queen and Empress." This medal is an example of Victorian-era medallic art, which often celebrated military achievements and royal figures. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this piece, which measures 1 7/16 inches in diameter.