Auction Catalogue

30 March 2011

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 423 x

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30 March 2011

Hammer Price:
£220

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Gemaizah 1888 (24 Drumr. E. Jenkins, 1/Welch. R.) edge bruising and pitting, nearly very fine £160-200

Edward Jenkins was born in Wrexham, Denbighshire. A Collier by occupation, he attested for the Welsh Regiment at Cardiff on 2 August 1881, aged 19 years. With them he served overseas at Natal, August 1882-November 1883; Mauritius, November 1883-October 1885; Natal, October 1885-May 1886, and Egypt, May 1886-May 1889. Served as a Drummer, April 1884-May 1889. Transferred to the Army Reserve in May 1889 and discharged on 1 August 1893. With copied service papers and roll extract.