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13 January 2021

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Lot

№ 252

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13 January 2021

Hammer Price:
£220

Pair: Engine Room Artificer H. G. Parker, Royal Navy

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (H. G. Parker. E.R. Artifr. H.M.S. “Superb”.); Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed as issued, heavy pitting from star, nearly very fine (2) £140-£180

Henry George Parker was born in Woolwich, Kent, on 17 November 1850, and enlisted in the Royal Navy 18 May 1875. He served in H.M.S. Superb from 6 October 1880 to 21 December 1883, and is confirmed on the Egypt Medal roll for the clasp Alexandria 11th July. He was invalided from the service on 8 June 1894.