Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Farrier Quartermaster Sergeant E. Todd, 2nd Dragoons

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Tel-El-Kebir (1533... Sergt. E. Todd. 2nd... Gds) heavily pitted from Star; Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed as issued, first good fine, last very fine (2) £160-200

Edward Todd was born in Newcastle, Northumberland, and was a blacksmith by trade. He attested for the 2nd Dragoons at Aldershot in May 1873. Todd advanced to Farrier Sergeant in October 1879, and served with the Regiment in Egypt, 14 August 1882 - 15 February 1883. He was promoted Farrier Quartermaster Sergeant in March 1893, and was discharged 25 May 1896, having served 23 years and 20 days with the Colours.

Todd’s Egypt Medal appears to have been erroneously named to the 2nd Dragoon Guards, when in fact he served his entire military career with the 2nd Dragoons.