An Abyssinian War Medal 1867-1868 To Painter 2Nd Class John Purchase; H.m.s. Argus Auction He was attached to the

He was attached to the Canadian Discharge Depot at Buxton

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

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

seeing additional training at Leaside (ON)

An Abyssinian War Medal 1867-1868 To Painter 2Nd Class John Purchase; H.m.s. Argus Auction He was attached to the(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.