Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Ashantee 1873-74, 1 clasp, Coomassie (Lieut: E. W. Hughes, 1st W.I. Regt. 1874-4) nearly extremely fine £400-£500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of Medals, the Property of a Lady.

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Edwin Wynne Hughes was appointed Sub-Lieutenant in the 1st West India Regiment, 30 December 1871. He transferred as Lieutenant to the 28th Regiment in 1874 and resigned his commission in 1876. Lieutenant Hughes served with the 1st West India Regiment during the second phase of the Ashanti War, and was present at the repulse of the enemy’s attack on the post of Fommanah (Medal with Clasp).