Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, 1 clasp, Tamaai (810, Pte. R. Humphries, 1/Rl. Highrs.) extremely fine and rare £800-1000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the 42nd Highlanders and 73rd Foot (Black Watch).

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Private Richard Humphries died of wounds following the battle of El Teb on 29 February 1884. British casualties amounted to 34 killed and 155 wounded, while those of the Royal Highlanders were 3 killed or died of wounds and 3 wounded.