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№ 701

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18 May 2016

Hammer Price:
£360

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 2 clasps, Suakin 1885, Tofrek (A. Masters, Pte., R.M.L.I.) nearly very fine £200-240

Alfred Masters was born in Whitechapel, London on 1 September 1860. He enlisted into the Royal Marines at Westminster on 20 July 1878. Served with the R.M. Battalion in Egypt, September 1884-May 1885. Imprisoned for 14 days in August 1885. Discharged dead ‘Drowned’ on 9 July 1888. With copied service papers and roll extracts.