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№ 872

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26 March 2013

Estimate: £100–£140

Ashantee 1873-74, no clasp (G. Sheppard, E.R. Artfr., H.M.S. Victor Eml. 73-74) signs of brooch mounting to obverse, suspension refitted, edge bruising, overall nearly very fine £100-140

Giles Sheppard was born in Blandford, Dorset on 26 July 1842. Entered the Royal Navy in May 1868 as an Acting Engine Room Artificer. Served on Victor Emmanuel, November 1873-May 1874. Attained the rank of C.E.R.A. in July 1877 when on Jumna. Invalided from Hotspur on 3 September 1886. With copied service papers.