Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 3 clasps, Tel-El-Kebir, Suakin 1884, El-Teb_Tamaai (1622. Pte. J. Shields. 19th Hussars.) suspension claw re-affixed, surname partially officially corrected, good very fine £180-£220

John Shields was born in Belfast and attested for the 19th Hussars at Leeds in June 1876. He served with the Regiment in Egypt, August 1882 - September 1884. Shields was discharged, 8 June 1888, having served 12 years with the Colours.