Ashantee 1873-74, no clasp (R. B. Guest, E.R. Artfr., H.M.S. Active 73-74) edge bruising and contact marks, nearly very fine £180-220

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Ron Tuppen Collection of Naval Medals to Engine Room Officers.

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Richard Bulmer Guest was born in Woolwich on 11 December 1833. He entered the Royal Navy as an Acting Engine Room Artificer on 5 June 1868. Attained the rank of C.E.R.A. in September 1877. Awarded the Royal Navy L.S. & G.C. in 1878 when on Sheldrake. Invalided on 8 May 1885. With copied service papers.