Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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1882 Egypt medal with two clasps: THE NILE 1884-85, ABU KLEA. Undated reverse variety. Silver, 36 mm. MY-131 (clasps x), BBM-87. Edge mount with straight bar swivel suspension. Very Fine.
1345 . Pte H. TAYLOR. I/Rl. SUSS:. R. engraved on the edge. Flashy and lustrous, with brilliant polished surfaces, but showing many tiny marks.
1345 . Pte H. TAYLOR. I/Rl. SUSS:. R. engraved on the edge. Flashy and lustrous, with brilliant polished surfaces, but showing many tiny marks.
The 1 Royal Sussex Regiment was the most numerous unit at Abu Klea, with 282 men earning clasps for the action. Private Taylor was in the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Sussex Regiment by the time he got his medal, according to the roll.
Accompanied by a Khedive's Star. Offered with a modern ribbon.
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Estimate: $500 - $1000