Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd
Auction 132 27-31 Mar 2023
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Ex Dr John M. Bennett AM Collection. Major Sir R.H.Brown, K.C.M.G., was Inspector General of Irrigation for Lower Egypt. Some of his works include History of the Barrage at the head of the Delta of Egypt (1896) and The Delta Barrage of Lower Egypt (1902).
Major Sir Robert Hanbury Brown had a distinguished career. He joined the Royal Engineers in 1870, served in India 1872, the Afghan War 1879-80, was mentioned in despatches, and Egypt 1884-1903. His Turkish awards were made in recognition of services to that country.