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18 & 19 July 2018

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Lot

№ 723

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19 July 2018

Hammer Price:
£1,200

Pair: Private L. Batho, 5th Dragoon Guards

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (2248 Pte. L. Batho, 5th Dgn. Gds.); Khedive’s Star 1884-6, very fine (2) £600-700

One officer and 31 other ranks of the 5th Dragoon Guards were present at Abu Klea, where they formed part of the Heavy Camel Regiment. Major Atherton and nine men were killed, seven men were wounded, one of whom died of wounds. Two men were awarded the D.C.M. for Abu Klea.