Auction Catalogue

21 September 2001

Starting at 12:00 PM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

Lot

№ 140

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21 September 2001

Hammer Price:
£500

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (709 Pte. N. Medley, 2/Essex. R.) pitting from star, therefore nearly very fine and rare £400-450

Ex Elson Collection.

Only one officer and 20 men of the 2nd Essex Regiment were present at Abu Klea, where they formed part of the Mounted Infantry Camel Regiment.