Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 2 clasps, Suakin 1885, Tofrek, unofficial rivets between clasps (A. Courtney. Shipwt. H.M.S. “Seahorse.”) pitting from star, nearly very fine, scarce £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Egypt and Sudan Medals to the Royal Navy.

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Alfred Courtney was born in Milton, Hampshire, on 18 December 1859 and joined the Royal Navy as a Shipwright on 20 August 1879. He joined H.M.S. Seahorse on 20 January 1881, and served in her during the Egyptian campaign in 1882. After further service in H.M. Ships Asia, Inflexible, Invincible, and Alexandra, he joined H.M.S. Sphinx on 17 February 1885, and served in her in the operations at Suakin from March to May 1885, and as part of the Naval Brigade during the action at Tofrek on 22 March 1885. He was advanced Acting Carpenter on 1 November 1891.

Only 13 medals with clasps Suakin 1885 and Tofrek awarded to H.M.S. Sphinx, all to men who formed part of the Naval Brigade present at the action at Tofrek, 22 March 1885.