Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Ashantee 1873-74, 1 clasp, Coomassie (A. Potter, Gunr. R.M.A. H.M.S. Active. 73-74) toned, nearly very fine £500-£600

Only 21 Ashantee Medals with clasp Coomassie awarded to the Royal Marine Artillery, this being one of 9 to H.M.S. Active.

Gunner Arthur Potter, R.M.A., 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. His medal was sent to H.M.S. Active on 21 July 1875.