Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Egypt (Challoner Ogle.) lightly polished, otherwise good very fine £1,800-£2,200

Provenance: Glendining’s, February 1940.

Challoner Ogle is confirmed as a Boy serving aboard the troopship H.M.S. Europa at Egypt. The recipient's distinctive name suggests a possible connection with a family that had served with distinction in the Royal Navy since the reign of Queen Anne. Sir Chaloner Ogle (1681-1750) was Admiral of the Fleet; his nephew Chaloner (1727-1816) also rose to Admiral and received a Baronetcy. The latter officer had two sons present in the Egypt Operations: Charles (another future Admiral of the Fleet) was in command of H.M.S. Greyhound; and Thomas, who as a Major in the 58th Regiment was killed in the boats at the landings.