Pair: Trumpeter T. Worthington, 20th Hussars

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 2 clasps, Gemaizah 1888, Toski 1889 (1677 Trumpr., 20th Husrs.); Khedive’s Star, undated, contact marks and edge bruising, otherwise generally very fine and a unique clasp combination to a Trumpeter in the regiment (2) £500-600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals to Trumpeters from the Collection of Roderick Cassidy.

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Thomas Worthington was born near Manchester and enlisted in the 20th Hussars in May 1879, aged 17 years. Appointed a Trumpeter in July 1884, he served out in Egypt and the Sudan for five years, including attachment to the Egyptian Frontier Force in 1885-86, and he was present at the Battles of Ginnis, Gemaizah and Toski. In addition to carrying out three charges against the Dervishes at Gemaizah, the 20th Hussars were credited with dispatching the Dervish leader, Sheik Wad-al-Naghumi, during another charge at Toski. Worthington was discharged in October 1894.