Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (3697. Bombr. Cr. Mkr. E. Knott. R.H.A.) edge bruising and pitting from star, otherwise better than good fine £120-£160

Edwin Knott was born in the Parish of Hampton Court, Kingston, Middlesex, and enlisted for the Royal Horse Artillery at Woolwich on 26 February 1874, aged 18 years 11 months, a collar and harness maker by trade. As a Gunner he served abroad in India from December 1876 to May 1879. He passed the Collar Makers Course on 31 October 1880, and was promoted Bombardier Collar Maker in March 1885, serving in Egypt from then until June 1886. After a further period at Home, he returned to serve in India again from February 1888 to November 1892, when he returned Home. He was finally discharged on 18 April 1897.

Sold with copied discharge papers which confirm Medal with Suakin 1885 clasp and entitlement to Khedive's Star.