An Abyssinian War Medal 1867-1868 To Painter 2Nd Class John Purchase; H.m.s. Argus Auction red celluloid insert

red celluloid insert

Original two-piece leather chinstrap has been lost to time as well

seeing additional training at Leaside (ON)

which give the co-ordinates of the opposing positions: they were but fifty yards apart

5 mm x 36 mm Ribbon Bar with pinback and 3

An Abyssinian War Medal 1867-1868 To Painter 2Nd Class John Purchase; H.m.s. Argus Auction red celluloid insert(J. PURCHASE PAINTER H. M. S. ARGUS). Naming is officially embossed on the reverse. Suspension is neatly repaired, hanger is missing its pinback, contact marks, very fine. Accompanied by a copy of the Medal Roll entitling him to the Abyssinian War Medal (which was forwarded to him on June 22, 1870, his service number stated as "23"), along with assorted research papers.