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8 & 9 May 2019

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Lot

№ 672

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8 May 2019

Hammer Price:
£750

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (1787. Pte. B. Sargeant. 5th. Dgn. Gds.) last digit of number officially corrected, good very fine £500-£700

1 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 9 other ranks were killed, and 7 other ranks were wounded, 1 of whom died of his wounds. 2 men from the Regiment were awarded the D.C.M. for Abu Klea.