Lot Archive

Lot

№ 125

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5 December 2008

Hammer Price:
£160

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 3 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea, Tel-El-Kebir (2332 Pte. W. Smith, 5th D. Gs.) renamed, clasps in order as listed, pitting from star, therefore good fine £60-80

4 officers and 44 other ranks of the 5th Dragoon Guards served in the Heavy Cavalry Regiment on the Nile, of whom 1 officer and 31 other ranks fought at Abu Klea.

Private W. Smith is confirmed on the rolls for all three clasps.