Lot 4417
Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Pair: Egypt Medal 1882-89, (undated reverse), - clasp - Suakin 1885; Khedive's Star 1884-6. 1183. Gun: G.McCleod (sic). N.S.W. Arty: on first medal, second medal unnamed. The named medal engraved. Contact marks on first medal, otherwise fine - very fine.
Note: The engraver has misspelt the medal recipient's surname as McCleod, whereas it should be McLeod.^^1183 Gunner George McLeod, labourer, age 18, born at Stornoway, Scotland; Enl.13Nov1884; Emb.03Mar1885 for service in Sudan; RTA 23Jun1885.
- Estimate
- $2,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,700