Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (8843. Pte. G. Mercer, 1/Grenr. Gds.) heavy pitting from Star, therefore fair to fine £500-£700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Egypt and Sudan Medals for the Nile Campaign 1884-85.

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Provenance: Buckland Dix & Wood, December 1992.

4 officers and 41 other ranks of the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards served on the Nile Expedition in the Guards Camel Regiment, of whom 3 officers and 37 other ranks fought at Abu Klea.