Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (A. Virgin. Engrs. Svt. H.M.S. “Inflexible”) good very fine, scarce to rate £140-£180

Antonio Virgin was born in Malta in 1855, entering naval service on 1 December 1875. He served in H.M.S. Inflexible from 5 July 1881 to 18 October 1882, when he was discharged to shore as unfit.