Auction Catalogue

30 June 1994

Starting at 11:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Mayfair Art Exhibition Centre  15/16 Grosvenor St  London  W1X 9FB

Lot

№ 521

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30 June 1994

Hammer Price:
£1,050

A rare Sudan Cavalry group of six to Farrier Quarter Master Sergeant F.A. Jackson, 21st Lancers, late 20th Hussars

EGYPT 1882-89, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (2155 Pte. 20th Husrs.); QUEEN'S SUDAN 1896 (3974 S.S. Farr, 21/Lcrs.); ARMY L.S. & G.C., V.R. (Far. St. Sgt., 21st Lancers); ARMY M.S.M., G.VI.R., 1st issue (Farr. Q.M. Sjt., 21-Lrs.); KHEDIVE'S STAR 1884-6, reverse impressed '2155 20 H'; KHEDIVE'S SUDAN 1896-1908, 1 clasp, Khartoum (5.SF.. 21st Lcrs.) together with five regimental badges, the first pitted, good fine, otherwise nearly very fine or better (11)

Sold with copy service papers which confirm all medals. Jackson was serving in 'C' Squadron at the battle of Omdurman when the 21st Lancers made their famous charge. See also lot 548 for the group to his son.