Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Private J. Wilson, Black Watch

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 3 clasps, Tel-El-Kebir, Suakin 1884, El-Teb_Tamaai (100. Pte. J. Wilson. 1/R. Hrs.) minor official correction to unit; Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed as issued, light contact marks and minor edge bruise, good very fine (2) £400-£500

John Wilson attested for the 93rd Highlanders on 23 June 1879, having previously served in the Aberdeen Militia, and transferred to the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) on 1 August 1881. He served with the 1st Battalion in Egypt and the Sudan from 8 August 1882, before purchasing his discharge on 17 May 1884, after 4 years and 329 days’ service.

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