Auction Catalogue

15 May 2024

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№ 525 x

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15 May 2024

Hammer Price:
£260

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (J. Rosser, Pte. R.M., H.M.S. “Alexandra”.) pitting and minor edge bruising, nearly very fine £140-£180

John Rosser was born in Newport, Monmouthshire, on 11 May 1859 and enlisted in the Royal Marines at Bristol on 11 May 1878. He seed in various ships during his service including H.M.S. Alexandra during the Egypt campaign. He was re-engaged on 30 June 1886 and was finally discharged on 14 June 1899. He subsequently enrolled in the Royal Fleet Reserve on 17 April 1901.

Sold with copied record of service.