Orders, Decorations and Medals

Ashantee 1873-74, no clasp (W. Algeo, Surgn. R.N., H.M.S. Simoom. 73-74) edge bruising, otherwise toned, nearly very fine £200-250

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals for the Ashantee War 1873-74.

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William Algeo was appointed Surgeon in the Royal Navy on 2 March 1871. He was Surgeon of Simoom during the Ashantee war, was landed with the Naval Brigade, and was present at the actions of Dunquah and Abrakampa (Medal).