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Pair: Private Thomas Rowberry, Scots Guards
Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 2 clasps, Tel-El-Kebir, Suakin 1885 (5... Pte. T. Rowberry, 1 Sc... Gds.)’ Khedive’s Star, 1882, reverse impressed, ‘S. Gds. 5402’, edge bruising, heavy pitting, fine (2) £200-250
Thomas Rowberry was born in idderminster, Worcestershire. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for the Scots Guards at London on 31 August 1881, aged 19 years, 1 month. With them he served in Egypt, 30 July-14 November 1882, and was there again, 21 February-8 July 1885, followed by service in Cyprus, 9 July-10 September 1885. He was transferred to the Army Reserve on 30 August 1888 and discharged on 30 August 1893. Sold with copied service papers. Sold with an associated photograph.
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