Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Ashantee 1873-74, 1 clasp, Coomassie (103. Pte. J. Walker, 42nd Highds. 1873-4) edge bruising, nearly very fine £800-1000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the 42nd Highlanders and 73rd Foot (Black Watch).

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Private J. Walker was wounded at the battle of Amoaful. His service number confirms that he was one of the two officers and 130 other ranks who volunteered from the 79th (Cameron) Highlanders to serve with the 42nd Highlanders in the Ashantee Campaign 1873-74.