Ashantee Medal

SKU: 02.GBR.0191.101.01

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  • Silver Medal Obverse
  • Silver Medal Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Great Britain
  • date of institution
    June 1, 1874
  • remarks
    The value of the medal is expected to differ according to the recipient. See the version remarks for details. The obverse was engraved by Leonard Charles Wyon, and the reverse was engraved by Sir Edward Poynter.

History


The Ashantee Medal was established on June 1, 1874. The Medal was awarded to Officers and enlisted men of the British Army, the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, and the Indian Army in recognition of service in the Third Anglo-Ashanti War (1873-1874).

The Medal could be awarded with a "COOMASSIE" clasp in recognition of participation in the Battle of Amaoful on January 31, 1874 and the five ensuing days of combat.

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Versions

Silver medal obverse11
Version

Ashantee Medal

  • Price

    $625-700 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    33mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal is stamped "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a recipient in the British Army or Royal Navy. A medal for ...

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Silver medal with clasp obverse
Version

Ashantee Medal (with "COOMASSIE" clasp)

  • Price

    $800-950 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    33mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "COOMASSIE" clasp) is stamped "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a recipient in the British Army or...

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