Special Collections

Sold on 4 December 2008

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Egypt and Sudan Medals 1882-1891 from the Collection of Jack Webb

Jack Webb

Lot

№ 10

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5 December 2008

Hammer Price:
£220

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, 2 clasps, Alexandria 11th July, Suakin 1885 (M. Fleming, A.B. H.M.S. “Condor”) some pitting and polished, otherwise nearly very fine £250-300

Michael Fleming was born at Ballinrostig, Cork, on 17 October 1858, and joined the Royal Navy on 17 October 1876 (ADM 188/96). He served aboard Condor at the bombardment of Alexandria when Lord Beresford attacked a fort with Condor alone, causing the Admiral to make the famous signal “Well done, Condor”.