United Kingdom. An Ashantee Medal to Pte. Richardson, 42nd Highlanders Republic of 8) An Infanterie-Geschütz-Ersatz-Kompanie 27 identification

8) An Infanterie-Geschütz-Ersatz-Kompanie 27 identification tag

although engraved Army daggers are known to exist

gold star for citation at the Corps level on its original ribbon

the dagger is held together by a nickel-silver pommel nut that sits tightly and securely in the lower crossguard

1879 in Campbelltown

United Kingdom. An Ashantee Medal to Pte. Richardson, 42nd Highlanders Republic of 8) An Infanterie-Geschütz-Ersatz-Kompanie 27 identificationInstituted 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).