Lot Archive

Lot

№ 58

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5 December 2008

Estimate: £300–£350

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (25367 Gunr. D. Carpenter, 6/1st Sco. Div. R.A.); together with Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Tamaai (Interpr. D. Carpenter) nearly very fine and a scarce double issue (2) £300-350

The musters for 6 Brigade in 1882 show this man to be attached to 33 Coy. R.E. in April and May, and to 17 Coy. R.E. in June. He rejoined 6 Brigade on 1 July 1882, and was discharged by purchase on 11 June 1883 (WO 16/670).