An Abyssinian War Medal 1867-1868 To Painter 2Nd Class John Purchase; H.m.s. Argus Auction writing for the Stockholm newspaper

writing for the Stockholm newspaper

45 mm x 128 mm

while the rear has large plastic buttons sewn on either side of the vent

He was appointed to the 12th (Suffolk) Regiment in August 1876 and to the Madras Staff Corps on May 7

An Abyssinian War Medal 1867-1868 To Painter 2Nd Class John Purchase; H.m.s. Argus Auction writing for the Stockholm newspaper(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.