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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
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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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.
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