Auction Catalogue

27 June 2007

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 25

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27 June 2007

Hammer Price:
£300

Pair: Private C. Hearn, Royal Berkshire Regiment

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 2 clasps, Suakin 1885, Tofrek (244 Pte., 1/R. Berks. R.), official correction to service number; Khedive’s Star, 1884-86, rev. stamped, ‘Berks 244’, some edge bruising and contact marks, very fine (2) £300-340

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of Brigadier Brian Parritt, C.B.E..

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For their distinguished conduct in the battle of Tofrek, the Berkshire Regiment gained the prefix “Royal”. Sold with copied roll extract confirming clasps.