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The Military Sale: Medals, Orders, Decorations & Militaria
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The Military Sale: Medals, Orders, Decorations & Militaria

Auction dates
29 May 2014 10:30 BST
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25 May 2014 11:00 - 16:00 BST
27 May 2014 09:30 - 17:30 BST
28 May 2014 09:30 - 17:30 BST
29 May 2014 09:30 - 09:30 BST
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An Impressive Boer War and WWI DSO and `1914` MC Group of 6 awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Francis
Lot 1
An Impressive Boer War and WWI DSO and `1914` MC Group of 6 awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Francis
5,000 GBP
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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A WW2 and Palestine Campaign AFC Group of 6 awarded to Squadron Leader Bertram Frederic Stannard,
Lot 2
A WW2 and Palestine Campaign AFC Group of 6 awarded to Squadron Leader Bertram Frederic Stannard,
2,400 GBP
1,800 - 2,200 GBP
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DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL, VR (958 C. Sgt R. Taylor, 2nd Rl: Scots Fus:); officially impressed.
Lot 3
DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL, VR (958 C. Sgt R. Taylor, 2nd Rl: Scots Fus:); officially impressed.
1,700 GBP
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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An Important King`s Police Medal group of 3 awarded to Deputy Inspector-General of Police Henry
Lot 4
An Important King`s Police Medal group of 3 awarded to Deputy Inspector-General of Police Henry
650 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A WW2 DFM Group of 5 awarded to Flight Sergeant Edward William Banks, Air Bomber with 156
Lot 5
A WW2 DFM Group of 5 awarded to Flight Sergeant Edward William Banks, Air Bomber with 156
1,700 GBP
1,800 - 2,200 GBP
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NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1840, single clasp, Egypt (John Mayhew, Purser.); officially
Lot 6
NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1840, single clasp, Egypt (John Mayhew, Purser.); officially
2,600 GBP
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1840, single clasp, Banda Neira (Henry Notley); officially
Lot 7
NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1840, single clasp, Banda Neira (Henry Notley); officially
4,300 GBP
4,500 - 5,000 GBP
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A Pleasing Peninsula Campaign & Waterloo Medal Pair awarded to Sergeant Benjamin Bertenshaw, 3rd
Lot 8
A Pleasing Peninsula Campaign & Waterloo Medal Pair awarded to Sergeant Benjamin Bertenshaw, 3rd
3,800 GBP
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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MILITARY GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Talavera, Albuhera, Vittoria, Toulouse (J.
Lot 9
MILITARY GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Talavera, Albuhera, Vittoria, Toulouse (J.
1,100 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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MILITARY GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1814, single clasp, Albuhera (J. Trench, Serjt. Waggon. Train);
Lot 10
MILITARY GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1814, single clasp, Albuhera (J. Trench, Serjt. Waggon. Train);
550 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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MILITARY GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1814, single clasp, Nive, sometime rebuilt with tailor`s copy
Lot 11
MILITARY GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1814, single clasp, Nive, sometime rebuilt with tailor`s copy
300 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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WATERLOO MEDAL, 1815, with original iron clip and contemporary replacement steel ring suspension (
Lot 12
WATERLOO MEDAL, 1815, with original iron clip and contemporary replacement steel ring suspension (
2,000 GBP
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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ARCTIC MEDAL, 1818-1857, unnamed as issued, with original ribbon and rare original box of issue. Old
Lot 13
ARCTIC MEDAL, 1818-1857, unnamed as issued, with original ribbon and rare original box of issue. Old
1,000 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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MAHARAJPOOR STAR, 1843, with contemporary replacement ring suspension and typical reverse steel
Lot 14
MAHARAJPOOR STAR, 1843, with contemporary replacement ring suspension and typical reverse steel
500 GBP
450 - 500 GBP
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SUTLEJ MEDAL, 1845-1846, single clasp, Ferozeshuhur (Robert McLure 50th Regt); officially impressed.
Lot 15
SUTLEJ MEDAL, 1845-1846, single clasp, Ferozeshuhur (Robert McLure 50th Regt); officially impressed.
750 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1854-1895, single clasp, Northwest Frontier (304 Corpl. J. Dillon.
Lot 16
INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1854-1895, single clasp, Northwest Frontier (304 Corpl. J. Dillon.
110 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1854-1895, single clasp, Burma 1885-7 (2302 Pte. J. Dillon 2d Bn L`Pool
Lot 17
INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1854-1895, single clasp, Burma 1885-7 (2302 Pte. J. Dillon 2d Bn L`Pool
180 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1854-1895, single clasp, Jowaki 1877-8 (410 Pte. Arthur Baxter. 2/
Lot 18
INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1854-1895, single clasp, Jowaki 1877-8 (410 Pte. Arthur Baxter. 2/
200 GBP
250 - 280 GBP
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INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1854-1895, single clasp, Hazara 1888 (609 Pte. J . Gammon 1st Bn
Lot 19
INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1854-1895, single clasp, Hazara 1888 (609 Pte. J . Gammon 1st Bn
180 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1854-1895, single clasp, Hazara 1891 (3003 Pte T Giggle Bedfordshire
Lot 21
INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1854-1895, single clasp, Hazara 1891 (3003 Pte T Giggle Bedfordshire
160 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1854-1895, single clasp, Hazara 1891 (3010 Pte. T. Smith. 2nd
Lot 22
INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1854-1895, single clasp, Hazara 1891 (3010 Pte. T. Smith. 2nd
60 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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BALTIC MEDAL, 1854-1855 (T. Holderness, Ord. 2 Cl. H.M. _ Cornwallis); contemporary engraved naming.
Lot 23
BALTIC MEDAL, 1854-1855 (T. Holderness, Ord. 2 Cl. H.M. _ Cornwallis); contemporary engraved naming.
170 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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A Crimean War Pair awarded to Private Richard Smith, 1st Battalion, Rifle Brigade, comprising:
Lot 24
A Crimean War Pair awarded to Private Richard Smith, 1st Battalion, Rifle Brigade, comprising:
200 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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A Crimean War and Indian Mutiny Pair awarded to Private Henry Campbell, 3rd Bengal European
Lot 25
A Crimean War and Indian Mutiny Pair awarded to Private Henry Campbell, 3rd Bengal European
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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CRIMEA MEDAL, 1854-1856, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (J. Pass. Coldstream
Lot 26
CRIMEA MEDAL, 1854-1856, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (J. Pass. Coldstream
1,100 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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CRIMEA MEDAL, 1854-1856, single clasp, Sebastopol (W. Earl. 33rd Regt.); officially impressed.
Lot 27
CRIMEA MEDAL, 1854-1856, single clasp, Sebastopol (W. Earl. 33rd Regt.); officially impressed.
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An Indian Mutiny LSGC Pair awarded to Sergeant James Morrison, 75th (Stirlingshire) Foot,
Lot 28
An Indian Mutiny LSGC Pair awarded to Sergeant James Morrison, 75th (Stirlingshire) Foot,
480 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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INDIAN MUTINY MEDAL, 1857-1858, 2 clasps, Lucknow, Relief of Lucknow (Hy McLeod, 93rd
Lot 29
INDIAN MUTINY MEDAL, 1857-1858, 2 clasps, Lucknow, Relief of Lucknow (Hy McLeod, 93rd
800 GBP
900 - 1,100 GBP
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INDIAN MUTINY MEDAL, 1857-1858, 2 clasps, Lucknow, Delhi (Gunr Jas Calderwood, 1st Bde Bengl H.
Lot 30
INDIAN MUTINY MEDAL, 1857-1858, 2 clasps, Lucknow, Delhi (Gunr Jas Calderwood, 1st Bde Bengl H.
750 GBP
750 - 800 GBP
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INDIAN MUTINY MEDAL, 1857-1858, single clasp, Delhi (Alfd. Savage, 75th Regt.); officially
Lot 31
INDIAN MUTINY MEDAL, 1857-1858, single clasp, Delhi (Alfd. Savage, 75th Regt.); officially
350 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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INDIAN MUTINY MEDAL, 1857-1858, single clasp, Lucknow (John Balmain, 79th Highlanders); officially
Lot 32
INDIAN MUTINY MEDAL, 1857-1858, single clasp, Lucknow (John Balmain, 79th Highlanders); officially
650 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
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INDIAN MUTINY MEDAL, 1857-1858, no clasp (William Napp, 43rd Light Infantry); erased and renamed
Lot 33
INDIAN MUTINY MEDAL, 1857-1858, no clasp (William Napp, 43rd Light Infantry); erased and renamed
80 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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INDIAN MUTINY MEDAL, 1857-1858, single clasp, Central India (Gunner John Lyons, D Cy 3rd Bn
Lot 34
INDIAN MUTINY MEDAL, 1857-1858, single clasp, Central India (Gunner John Lyons, D Cy 3rd Bn
280 GBP
280 - 320 GBP
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SECOND CHINA WAR MEDAL, 1857-1860, single clasp, Taku Forts 1860 (Benjn Basford. 44th Regt);
Lot 35
SECOND CHINA WAR MEDAL, 1857-1860, single clasp, Taku Forts 1860 (Benjn Basford. 44th Regt);
280 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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NEW ZEALAND MEDAL, 1860-1866, reverse dated 1861 to 1866 (1536. Timty. Lawlor, 2nd Bn. 14th
Lot 36
NEW ZEALAND MEDAL, 1860-1866, reverse dated 1861 to 1866 (1536. Timty. Lawlor, 2nd Bn. 14th
400 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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CANADA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1866-1870, single clasp, Fenian Raid 1866 (48. Cr: Sgt D. H.
Lot 37
CANADA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1866-1870, single clasp, Fenian Raid 1866 (48. Cr: Sgt D. H.
380 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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CANADA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1866-1870, single clasp, Fenian Raid 1870 (Pte. J. Smith 55th Bn.);
Lot 38
CANADA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1866-1870, single clasp, Fenian Raid 1870 (Pte. J. Smith 55th Bn.);
200 GBP
280 - 320 GBP
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CANADA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1866-1870, single clasp, Fenian Raid 1870 (Pte. J. Bronsard. 70th
Lot 39
CANADA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1866-1870, single clasp, Fenian Raid 1870 (Pte. J. Bronsard. 70th
200 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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ABYSSINIA MEDAL, 1867-1868 (W. J. Whitehead A.B. H.M.S. Nymphe); reverse officially named as struck.
Lot 40
ABYSSINIA MEDAL, 1867-1868 (W. J. Whitehead A.B. H.M.S. Nymphe); reverse officially named as struck.
260 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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ABYSSINIA MEDAL, 1867-1868 (J. J. Carr. A B. H.M.S. Octavia); reverse officially named as struck.
Lot 41
ABYSSINIA MEDAL, 1867-1868 (J. J. Carr. A B. H.M.S. Octavia); reverse officially named as struck.
260 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A Zulu War and Long Service Pair awarded to Private Henry Wareham, 3rd Battalion, 60th Foot,
Lot 42
A Zulu War and Long Service Pair awarded to Private Henry Wareham, 3rd Battalion, 60th Foot,
550 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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An Emotive Zulu War Casualty Medal awarded to Private John Jones, `H` Company, 1st/24th (
Lot 43
An Emotive Zulu War Casualty Medal awarded to Private John Jones, `H` Company, 1st/24th (
5,500 GBP
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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A Rare Isandhlwana Casualty Medal awarded to Sergeant William Allen, Natal Native Contingent, killed
Lot 44
A Rare Isandhlwana Casualty Medal awarded to Sergeant William Allen, Natal Native Contingent, killed
5,500 GBP
6,000 - 7,000 GBP
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SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL, 1877-1879, no clasp (W. Hancock, P.O. 1Cl: H.M.S ?Tamar?); officially engraved
Lot 45
SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL, 1877-1879, no clasp (W. Hancock, P.O. 1Cl: H.M.S ?Tamar?); officially engraved
300 GBP
7,000 - 8,000 GBP
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A Second Afghan War Pair awarded to Private Ambrose Smith, 2nd Battalion, 60th (King`s Royal
Lot 46
A Second Afghan War Pair awarded to Private Ambrose Smith, 2nd Battalion, 60th (King`s Royal
500 GBP
500 - 550 GBP
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AFGHANISTAN MEDAL, 1878-1880, 2 clasps, Charasia, Kabul (58B/395 Pte. T. Murray. 72nd. Highrs);
Lot 47
AFGHANISTAN MEDAL, 1878-1880, 2 clasps, Charasia, Kabul (58B/395 Pte. T. Murray. 72nd. Highrs);
350 GBP
380 - 420 GBP
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AFGHANISTAN MEDAL, 1878-80, single clasp, Ahmed Khel (145. Pte M. McMaster. 59th Foot.);
Lot 48
AFGHANISTAN MEDAL, 1878-80, single clasp, Ahmed Khel (145. Pte M. McMaster. 59th Foot.);
200 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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An Emotive Maiwand Casualty Medal, awarded to Private William James, 66th (Berkshire) Foot, killed
Lot 49
An Emotive Maiwand Casualty Medal, awarded to Private William James, 66th (Berkshire) Foot, killed
2,200 GBP
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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A Scarce Maiwand Survivor`s Afghanistan Medal awarded to Farrier-Sergeant Frederick Kirkby, `E`
Lot 50
A Scarce Maiwand Survivor`s Afghanistan Medal awarded to Farrier-Sergeant Frederick Kirkby, `E`
1,700 GBP
1,800 - 2,200 GBP
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AFGHANISTAN MEDAL, 1878-1880, no clasp (Havildar Lukka Singh, 4th Punjab Infy); officially
Lot 51
AFGHANISTAN MEDAL, 1878-1880, no clasp (Havildar Lukka Singh, 4th Punjab Infy); officially
85 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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KABUL TO KANDAHAR STAR, 1878-1880 (1373 Private D. Mc. Arthur 92nd Highlanders); reverse
Lot 52
KABUL TO KANDAHAR STAR, 1878-1880 (1373 Private D. Mc. Arthur 92nd Highlanders); reverse
260 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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KABUL TO KANDAHAR STAR, 1880, unnamed as issued. Toned, good very fine.
Lot 53
KABUL TO KANDAHAR STAR, 1880, unnamed as issued. Toned, good very fine.
110 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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An Impressive Egypt Campaign & Boer War OBE Group of 10 awarded to Lieutenant Colonel T Wilson, Army
Lot 54
An Impressive Egypt Campaign & Boer War OBE Group of 10 awarded to Lieutenant Colonel T Wilson, Army
700 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Royal Naval Egypt Campaign LSGC Group of 3 awarded to Ship`s Corporal 1st Class Charles Robert
Lot 55
A Royal Naval Egypt Campaign LSGC Group of 3 awarded to Ship`s Corporal 1st Class Charles Robert
280 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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A Pleasing Egypt and Sudan Campaign Pair awarded to Private William Lyons, 1st Battalion York and
Lot 56
A Pleasing Egypt and Sudan Campaign Pair awarded to Private William Lyons, 1st Battalion York and
550 GBP
280 - 320 GBP
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An Egypt and Sudan Campaign Pair awarded to Ordinary Seaman J Magner, Royal Navy, comprising:
Lot 57
An Egypt and Sudan Campaign Pair awarded to Ordinary Seaman J Magner, Royal Navy, comprising:
150 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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EGYPT AND SUDAN MEDAL, 1882-1889, undated reverse, 2 clasps, El-Teb_Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85 (149
Lot 58
EGYPT AND SUDAN MEDAL, 1882-1889, undated reverse, 2 clasps, El-Teb_Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85 (149
180 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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EGYPT & SUDAN MEDAL, 1882-1889, single clasp, Suakin 1885 (Thos Foot, Ldg. Stoker, H.M.S.
Lot 59
EGYPT & SUDAN MEDAL, 1882-1889, single clasp, Suakin 1885 (Thos Foot, Ldg. Stoker, H.M.S.
130 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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EGYPT & SUDAN MEDAL, 1882-1889, no clasp, dated reverse reverse (G. Solway. A.B. H.M.S.?
Lot 60
EGYPT & SUDAN MEDAL, 1882-1889, no clasp, dated reverse reverse (G. Solway. A.B. H.M.S.?
90 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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