Ashantee Medal (with "COOMASSIE" clasp)

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.GBR.0191.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$800-950 USD

  • Silver Medal (with "COOMASSIE" clasp) Obverse
  • Silver Medal (with "COOMASSIE" clasp) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$800-950 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Great Britain
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
  • Size
    33mm
  • Version Remarks
    The Silver Medal (with "COOMASSIE" clasp) is stamped "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a recipient in the British Army or Royal Navy. A medal for a native recipient would be valued at 525-625.

History


The Ashantee Medal was established on June 1, 1874. The Medal was awarded to Officers and enlisted men of the British Army, the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, and the Indian Army in recognition of service in the Third Anglo-Ashanti War (1873-1874).

The Medal could be awarded with a "COOMASSIE" clasp in recognition of participation in the Battle of Amaoful on January 31, 1874 and the five ensuing days of combat.

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