Watch List notes:

Egypt, Ismail Pasha (1863-1879), on the opening of the Suez Canal, WM medal, by Trotin and Massonnet, inscription within wreath, rev. central medallion with map view of the Canal surrounded by shields of nineteen nations, 50mm, 41.71g, wiped, about extremely fine with pleasing toning, in red, circular box of issue with blue velvet lining, rare.

Estimate: £400 - £500