Ashantee 1873-74, 1 clasp, Coomassie (1146. Pte. J. Buchanan, 42nd Highds. 1873-4) suspension slack, edge bruising and polished, therefore good fine £300-360

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the 42nd Highlanders and 73rd Foot (Black Watch).

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James Buchanan was born at Dumbarton, Scotland, and enlisted for the 42nd Regiment at Glasgow on 28 November 1862. He was discharged at Perth on 7 June 1887. Sold with copied discharge papers.