An Abyssinian War Medal 1867-1868 To Painter 2Nd Class John Purchase; H.m.s. Argus GTRexclude 1915 at West Sandling but

1915 at West Sandling but reverted to the ranks at his own request on August 17th

200 mm x 255 mm

he enlisted in No

awarded for Gallantry in action)

including the hilt

An Abyssinian War Medal 1867-1868 To Painter 2Nd Class John Purchase; H.m.s. Argus GTRexclude 1915 at West Sandling but(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.