Auction Catalogue

17 & 18 September 2009

Starting at 11:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 113

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18 September 2009

Hammer Price:
£880

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, 3 clasps, El-Teb-Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (820 Pte. D. Thoward, 3/K.R. Rif. C.) pitting from star, otherwise nearly very fine £800-1000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals formed by the late John F. Goodwin.

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One officer and 24 other ranks of the 3rd Battalion, The King’s Royal Rifle Corps fought at Abu Klea, Lieutenant Marling winning the Victoria Cross for his gallantry in the action.

Lance Corporal D. Thoward was slightly wounded on 10 January 1885.