The Collection of Medals Formed by The Late John Cooper

Ashantee 1873-74, 1 clasp, Coomassie (J. Short, Shipwt. H.M.S. Amethyst. 73-74) light contact marks, therefore very fine £300-350

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals Formed by The Late John Cooper.

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39 clasps for Comassie to this ship.

Recipient was mentioned in despatches London Gazette 23 March 1874: River Volta Expeditionary Force, Commodore Hewett’s final mention of men in his despatches for the whole campaign. ‘Joshua Short, Shipwright of the Amethyst, was placed at the disposal of Major R. Holme, Royal Engineers, who reported universal good conduct of the fourteen “carpenters” loaned, their readiness in performing every duty, whether it be pickaxe or shovel work. They were cheerful under all difficulties, rendering very valuable assistance in the construction of the Prah Bridge.’