Baldwin & Sons
Auction 75 26 September 2012
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MILITARY MEDALS. Campaign Groups. Egypt Campaign Pair awarded to Trumpeter Charles Roach, 20th Hussars, Egypt Medal, 1882-1889, undated reverse, single clasp, The Nile 1884-85 (1240 Trumpr C. Roach. 20th Husrs.), Khedive's Star 1882-91, dated 1884-6; the first officially engraved in sloping capitals, the second unnamed, pair loose. Toned, a little pitting from star, a pleasing very fine. (2)
ex Roderick Cassidy collection, Trumpeters' Medals, DNW, 1 December 2004
Charles Roach was born in London and he enlisted for service with the 20th Hussars in November 1874, at the age of only 14. He was appointed Trumpeter in December 1877 and served in Egypt and the Sudan from September 1884 until March 1887 – taking part in the Gordon Relief Expedition and the Battle of Ginnis. He was discharged in August 1888, shortly after his return to Britain.
Estimate: £400-500
ex Roderick Cassidy collection, Trumpeters' Medals, DNW, 1 December 2004
Charles Roach was born in London and he enlisted for service with the 20th Hussars in November 1874, at the age of only 14. He was appointed Trumpeter in December 1877 and served in Egypt and the Sudan from September 1884 until March 1887 – taking part in the Gordon Relief Expedition and the Battle of Ginnis. He was discharged in August 1888, shortly after his return to Britain.
Estimate: £400-500