Description
die-stamped brass wings with raised enamelled Republican Sun insignia centrepiece
1894 in Orangby
The shipwrecked sailors were in a horrible condition
The Chancelor of the National Order of the Legion of Honour certifies that by the decree of the 21st of January
submariners not only volunteered for the job but generally
An Abyssinian War Medal 1867-1868 To Painter 2Nd Class John Purchase; H.m.s. Argus Auction Archive die-stamped brass wings with raised(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.