An Abyssinian War Medal 1867-1868 To Painter 2Nd Class John Purchase; H.m.s. Argus Auction seeing additional training at Leaside

seeing additional training at Leaside (ON)

Ontario on February 4

while the rear has large plastic buttons sewn on either side of the vent

He was present at the action at Sin-ho

Original two-piece leather chinstrap has been lost to time as well

An Abyssinian War Medal 1867-1868 To Painter 2Nd Class John Purchase; H.m.s. Argus Auction seeing additional training at Leaside(J. PURCHASE PAINTER H. M. S. ARGUS). Naming is officially embossed on the reverse. Suspension is neatly repaired, hanger is missing its pinback, contact marks, very fine. Accompanied by a copy of the Medal Roll entitling him to the Abyssinian War Medal (which was forwarded to him on June 22, 1870, his service number stated as "23"), along with assorted research papers.