Abyssinian War Medal

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.GBR.0190.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$650-850 USD

  • Silver Medal Obverse
  • Silver Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$650-850 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Great Britain
  • Makers
    Royal Mint, London
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: ABYSSINIA Rev: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
  • Size
    32.5mm
  • Version Remarks
    The Silver Medal is stamped "J.S. & A.B. WYON SC." The value given is for a medal of a recipient of the British troops and the Royal Navy. A medal for a recipient in the RN Rocket Brigade would be valued at 975-1,150, and a medal for a recipient of the Indian troops would be valued at 525-700.

History


The Abyssinian War Medal was established on March 1, 1869. The Medal was awarded to Officers and enlisted men of the British Army, Indian Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Marines in recognition of service in the 1868 Expedition to Abyssinia.

There may be additional versions of the Medal that differ in size.

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