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5 & 6 December 2018

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Lot

№ 773

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6 December 2018

Hammer Price:
£550

Pair: Private J. Sharp, Royal Highlanders

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 4 clasps, Tel-El-Kebir, Suakin 1884, El-Teb-Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85 (870. Pte. J. Sharp. 1/R. Hrs.); Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed as issued, very fine (2) £460-£500

John Sharp was born in Dalmore, Nairn, Scotland, and attested for the Royal Highlanders at Edinburgh, in November 1881. He served with the 1st Battalion in Egypt, August 1882 - April 1886. Sharp was discharged, 24 November 1893, having served 12 years with the Colours.

Sold with copied research, including a photographic image of recipient in uniform.