Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, The Nile 1884-85 (4884 Pte. R. J. Eggbeer, C.& T. Corps) pitted, some edge bruising, nearly very fine £140-180

Richard John Eggbeer was born in Ashburton, Devonshire. A Butcher by occupation, he entered into the Commissariat and Transport Corps on 5 June 1883, aged 18 years, 2 months. He served in Egypt, his only overseas service, from 27 August 1884 until 16 November 1886. He was discharged as medically unfit for further service in September 1896. Sold with copied service papers.