United Kingdom. An Ashanti Star, 1896 Auction Archive then the three ships exited

then the three ships exited the bay

the frog measuring 45 mm wide x 170 mm in length

two small chips to blue enamel however

chipping is evident to the enamels of the HJ insignia and the white disc

original ribbon brooch bar with matching medal bar

United Kingdom. An Ashanti Star, 1896 Auction Archive then the three ships exitedInstituted 1896. Composed from gun metal, unnamed as issued, official size, with period ribbon, dark patina, in very fine condition. Footnote: The Ashanti Star was instituted in 1896 and awarded to members of Major General Sir Francis C. Scotts expedition against the Ashanti Kingdom, also known as the Fourth Anglo Ashanti War.