Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Ashantee 1873-74, 1 clasp, Coomassie (G. Knowles, A.B., H.M.S, Druid, 73-74) extremely fine £300-£400

Provenance: The “Jubilee” collection, Glendining’s May 1992.

George Knowles served ashore with the Naval Brigade, one of only 47 men from H.M.S. Druid to receive the clasp for Coomassie. His medal was sent to H.M.S. Unicorn on 7 June 1875.