Special Collections

Sold on 17 September 2004

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Medals to Royal Naval Sick Berth Personnel from the collection of John Hailey

John Hailey

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№ 610

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17 September 2004

Hammer Price:
£350

Pair: Sick Berth Attendant W. G. Dodd, Royal Navy

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 2 clasps, Suakin 1884, El-Teb (Asst. S.B. Attt., H.M.S. Euryalus); Khedive’s Star, 1884, first with slight edge bruising and contact marks, very fine and better (2) £220-260

Believed to be the only Sick Berth rating with the ‘Suakin / El Teb’ combination. Sold with copied service paper and other research.