Abyssinia 1867 (Asst. Surg. A. W. Beveridge 5:By. 25th. Bgde. R.A.) silver import stamp to edge, very fine £340-£380

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Abyssinia Medals.

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Alexander Watt Beveridge was appointed Assistant Surgeon in 1857 and served with the 78th Highlanders in India during the Great Sepoy Mutiny, where he was present at the final capture of Lucknow. He was promoted Surgeon in 1872.