An Abyssinian War Medal 1867-1868 To Painter 2Nd Class John Purchase; H.m.s. Argus Archive He soon proceeded to the

He soon proceeded to the United Kingdom on "Special Duty" in late July

with polished silvered highlights

crossguard and pommel are in polished steel

Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters

In order to achieve this goal

An Abyssinian War Medal 1867-1868 To Painter 2Nd Class John Purchase; H.m.s. Argus Archive He soon proceeded to the(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.