PAIR: Egypt Medal 1882-89, undated reverse, - clasp - Suakin 1885; Khedive's Star 1884-6. 1242. Gun: (name erased). N.S.W.Arty: on first medal, second medal unnamed as issued. First medal engraved. A few minor edge nicks on first medal but nicely toned, very fine - good very fine.
Together with small section of damaged, original ribbon; also medalet for Departure of N.S.W. Troops for the Soudan, 1885, in silvered (24mm) (C.1885/12).
1242 John Cochrane (AKA Cochran), quarryman, age 36, born at Parramatta, NSW; Enl.23Feb1885; Emb.03Mar1885; RTA 23Jun1885; served as a Gunner in NSW Artillery.