British and World Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Ashantee 1873-74, no clasp (Sub. Lt. A. S. Pringle R.N. H.M.S. Active. 73-74) nearly extremely fine £200-250

Andrew Scott Pringle was born on 15 April 1851, and first entered as a Naval Cadet on 5 September 1865 aboard H.M.S. Britannia. Passing to H.M.S. Cahrybdis in December 1866, he was promoted to Midshipman on 20 June 1867. Appointed to H.M.S. Satellite in September 1869, he served aboard H.M.S. Minotaur for two years commencing December 1870, and was promoted to Sub Lieutenant on 4 July 1872. He served aboard H.M.S. Active from 24 May 1874 until 10 August 1875, when he was re-appointed to H.M.S. Flora where he was promoted to Lieutenant on 13 October 1876. He was never employed as Lieutenant, remaining on half-pay until he retired in June 1885 and died soon afterwards. Sold with copy record of service.