United Kingdom. An Ashantee Medal to Pte. Richardson, 42nd Highlanders Auction he was made commander of

he was made commander of the 1st Infantry Brigade in 1st Canadian Infantry Division

with deterioration visible to the reverse liner

reverse with central raised monogram of Frederick William II of Prussia

42 mm long knurled needle pin

United Kingdom. An Ashantee Medal to Pte. Richardson, 42nd Highlanders Auction he was made commander ofInstituted 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).