Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Sergeant J. Mahon, 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Tel-El-Kebir (2288. L.. Corpl. J. Mahon. 4...); Khedive’s Star, 1882, reverse engraved ‘2288 Corpl. J. Mahon R.I.D.G.’, severe contact marks to 1st, therefore fine (2) £120-£160

John Mahon was born in Holborn, London, and attested for the 4th Dragoon Guards in August 1879. He served with the Regiment in Egypt, 9 August - 22 October 1882. Mahon advanced to Sergeant in September 1882, and was discharged, 25 August 1891.