Orders, Decorations and Medals

Three: Captain H. R. Manton, 20th Hussars

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, 1 clasp, Gemaizah 1888 (Lieut., 20th Hussars); Order of the Medjidie, 5th class, extensive enamel damage; Khedive’s Star, undated, the first with pitting from star, otherwise nearly very fine (3) £350-400

Herbert Roberts Manton was born on 10 June 1866, and was appointed Lieutenant in the 20th Hussars on 30 January 1886. He served in the operations near Suakin in December 1888, including the engagement at Gemaizah (Medal with clasp, 5th class of the Medjidie and Khedive’s Star). He was promoted to Captain on 10 October 1894. Manton was the only officer of the 20th Hussars to receive the single clasp for Gemaizah 1888.