Orders, Decorations and Medals

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, 1 clasp, Gemaizah 1888 (311 Qr. Mr. Sgt. F. Summers, Mtd. Infy.) light pitting from star, otherwise very fine £200-250

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Egypt and Sudan Medals 1882-1891 from the Collection of Jack Webb.

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Frederick Summers was born in Fulham, London, and enlisted into the Royal Fusiliers at the Tower of London on 18 May 1882, a clerk by profession, aged 19. He transferred as a Sergeant to the Mounted Infantry in Egypt on 25 February 1886, and was promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant in January 1888. He transferred back to the Royal Fusiliers as a Sergeant in June 1896 and was discharged as a Colour-Sergeant on 17 May 1903. Sold with copy discharge papers which confirm medals and clasp.