Abyssinia 1867 (971 W. Gillespie Insptr. T. Tn. 46th. Regt.) re-engraved naming but in a contemporary style, edge bruise, very fine £80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the 46th Foot and its Successor Units.

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Only twelve Abyssinia Medals awarded to the 46th Regiment of Foot.

Sold with copied medal roll extract that lists William Gillespie, H.M.s 46th Regiment, as being a Third Class Inspector of the Transport Train, and that his medal was sent to the Regiment in September 1870.