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№ 516

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13 January 2021

Hammer Price:
£480

Ashantee 1873-74, 1 clasp, Coomassie (A. Sisley, Pte. R.M. H.M.S, Active, 73-74) suspension slack and a little bent, edge bruise and polished, therefore good fine £360-£400

Abel Sisley served with the Naval Brigade, 6 January to 4 February 1874, comprising 325 officers and men of the R.N., R.M. and R.M.A. The Coomassie clasp was issued to all those who were north of the River Prah between 31 January (the battle of Amoaful) and 4 February 1874. He suffered from ulcer 4-8 January 1874, invalided. Medal sent 22 June 1875.