United Kingdom. An Ashantee Medal to Pte. Richardson, 42nd Highlanders certificate_of_authenticity 2 mm (h) x 46

2 mm (h) x 46

He completed 5th Grade but left school at the age of 12 to help on his father's farm

14cm x 9cm

all on a background of an oak leaf wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom

clips or prongs

United Kingdom. An Ashantee Medal to Pte. Richardson, 42nd Highlanders certificate_of_authenticity 2 mm (h) x 46Instituted June 1, 1874. An Ashantee Medal, in silver, rim period engraved 1392 PTE W. RICHARDSON, 42ND. HIGHD. S 1873 4, worn on replacement ribbon with glue paper residue on the inner fold, light contact marks, edge bruise at 4 oclock, remains in very fine condition. Footnote: William Richardson served with the 42nd Royal Highlanders Regiment (The Black Watch).