Orders, Decorations and Medals

Ashantee 1873-74, 1 clasp, Coomassie (Lieut. H. H. Spitta, 1st W.I. Regt., 1873-4), edge nicks, very fine £350-400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Brian Kieran Collection.

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Hubert Heberden Spitta, who was born in June 1849, was commissioned in the 1st West India Regiment in December 1871, and witnessed active service in the Ashantee operations 1873-74, including the capture of Coomassie (Medal & clasp). Advanced to Captain in June 1882, he was placed on the Retired List in July 1889.