Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Private R. Pearson, Rifle Brigade

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (3617, Pte R. Pearson. 2[sic]/Rifle Bde); Khedive’s Star, dated 1884-6, unnamed as issued, mounted for display, last with miniscule hole at point of lower arm of cross, light contact marks, nearly very fine (2) £600-£800

One officer and 24 other ranks of 3/K.R.R.C. present at Abu Klea as part of the Mounted Infantry Camel Corps. Confirmed on the medal roll.

Robert Pearson was born in Beamish, Chester-le-Grand, Durham. He attested for the Rifle Brigade at Winchester in May 1879, and served with the 3rd Battalion in Egypt from August 1884. Pearson transferred to the Mounted Infantry Camel Corps, and then to the 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade in July 1885. He returned to the UK in August 1885, and was discharged in May 1891 after 12 years’ service.

Sold with copied service papers.