Three: Colour-Serjeant H. G. Rugg, Duke of York Military School, late Coldstream Guards

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (5745 Pte., 1/Coldm. Gds.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (5745 Clr-Serjt., D. of Y. R.M. Sch.); Khedive’s Star, 1884-6, reverse impressed, ‘5745 1 C.G.’, edge bruising, contact marks, good fine and better (3) £240-280

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection.

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Henry George Rugg was born in Hardlingdon, Yeovil, Somerset. Having previously served in the Somerset and the Dorset Militias, he attested for service in the Coldstream Guards on 22 August 1883. He served in Egypt, February-September 1885. Discharged in March 1906. With some copied service notes.

Note: L.S. & G.C. is very rare named to the Duke of York’s Royal Military School