The Collection of British Orders, Decorations and Medals formed by the late Fred Rockwood

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Tamaai (C. Jeggo, Gunr., R.M.A. H.M.S. Briton) naming rubbed in places, pitting, nearly very fine £180-220

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Orders, Decorations and Medals formed by the late Fred Rockwood.

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Charles Jeggo was born in Gosfield, Halstead, Essex on 11 December 1858. A Labourer by occupation he enlisted into the Royal Marines in London on 11 December 1877. Served on H.M.S. Briton, March 1881-April 1884 seeing service in Egypt for which he was awarded the above medal and the Khedive’s Star. Awarded the L.S. & G.C. in August 1890. Was invalided from the service in June 1896. With copied service paper and roll extract.