Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Tel-El-Kebir (2035 Sergt. C. Liquorish, 4 D Gds.) edge bruising obscuring unit, pitting, good fine £100-140

Charles Liquorish was born in Shoreditch, London. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for the Cavalry on 16 August 1876, aged 21 years. Posted to the 4th Dragoon Guards, he served in Egypt, August-October 1882, seeing action at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir. Awarded the above medal and the Khedive’s Star 1882. Transferred to the 1st Class Army Reserve in February 1887 and discharged having completed his service on 15 August 1888. With copied service papers and roll extracts.