Orders, Decorations and Medals

A rare M.G.S. ‘Egypt’ pair awarded to Captain Frederick Hill, 18th Foot, one of only three officers to receive the M.G.S.

Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Egypt (Fredk. Hill, Capt. 18th Foot); Sultan’s Gold Medal for Egypt 1801, 36 mm, fitted with original hook and chain but old repair to suspension and damage to hook, the first with edge bruises, otherwise better than good fine (2) £900-1200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the collection of the late Mike Leahy.

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Ex Phillips and Elson Collections, and Glendinings 1963.
Only three officers and eleven men of the 18th Foot lived to claim the M.G.S. Medal, all with the clasp for Egypt.