An Abyssinian War Medal To Painter 2Nd Class Purchase Hold 57mm (x90mm including wreath suspension)

57mm (x90mm including wreath suspension)

a unique reflective quality in the bullion wraps

Infantry Badge - In zinc

He married after his discharge

Maude Zari (nee Copeman) of Limoilou

An Abyssinian War Medal To Painter 2Nd Class Purchase Hold 57mm (x90mm including wreath suspension)An Abyssinian War Medal to Painter 2nd Class Purchase (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.