Auction Catalogue

4 & 5 December 2008

Starting at 11:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 307

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5 December 2008

Hammer Price:
£160

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 2 clasps, Tel-El-Kebir, Suakin 1885 (3753 Driv. J. Toms, G/B. R.H.[A.]) second clasp connected by wire, edge bruising, contact marks, fine £100-140

John Toms was born in Wisbech, Norfolk in June 1860. A Groom by occupation, he enlisted into the R.H.A. in June 1879. He served with G Battery B. Brigade R.H.A. in Egypt, October 1882-January 1886 and India, January 1886-November 1887. Sold with copied notes on service.