
Online Collection
Afghan spectacles and case, 1879 (c)
Spectacles of glass and wire, case made of papier-mâché.
This curious souvenir was acquired by Edward Orford Kelly, a soldier in the 25th Regiment of Foot (King's Own Borderers). The regiment was stationed in the Khyber Pass throughout the 2nd Afghan War (1878-1880) and took part in various operations to protect the vital lines of communication with India.
NAM Accession Number
NAM. 1963-06-74-1
Copyright/Ownership
National Army Museum Copyright
Location
National Army Museum, Study collection
Object URL
https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1963-06-74-1