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12 May 2015

Hammer Price:
£1,000

A scarce Abyssinia Medal awarded to Corporal F. Clews, 11th Hussars, who died whilst on campaign, 27 May 1868

Abyssinia 1867 (488 Corpl. F. Clews, 11th PAO Hussr.) suspension refixed, good very fine £300-400

Just ten members of the 11th Hussars served in the Abyssinian campaign. Corporal F. Clews, listed as a 1st Class Inspector, died whilst on campaign, 27 May 1868. With copied roll extract and other research.