Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Captain J. D. M. Guthrie, 19th Hussars

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (Lieut: J. D. M. Guthrie. 19th. Hussars.); Khedive’s Star, dated 1882, unnamed as issued, polished, light contact marks, very fine (2) £400-£500

John Douglas Maude Guthrie of Guthrie, 19th of that Ilk, was born at Guthrie Castle on 5 March 1856, the eldest son of John Guthrie of Guthrie, 18th of that Ilk, and was educated at Harrow. He was commissioned Sub-Lieutenant in the Highland Rifle Militia on 25 November 1874, before being granted a permanent commission in the 26th Regiment of Foot. He transferred to the 19th Hussars on 13 August 1879, and was promoted Lieutenant on 1 July 1881, serving with the Regiment during the Egyptian campaign at Mahsaman. Returning to the U.K. on sick leave in January 1883, he was promoted Captain on 7 March 1883, and resigned his commission on 7 November of that year.

Guthrie succeeded his father to the clan title upon the death of his father on 7 December 1877, and subsequently served as a a Deputy Lieutenant of Forfarshire. He died on 17 January 1928, and was succeeded to the clan title by his second son Colonel Ivan D. Guthrie, M.C., his eldest son having been killed in action during the Great War.

Sold with copied research, including a photographic image of the recipient.

For the medals awarded to the recipient’s son, see Lot 101.