The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals

Three: Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (J. F. James, Dk.Yd.Sh.Wt. H.M.S. “Inflexible”); Khedive’s Star 1882; Imperial Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st type star shaped breast badge (John F. James) good very fine and a scarce group (3)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals.

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A rare and early occurrence of a civilian Dockyard Shipwright receiving a medal for his presence aboard a Royal Naval ship during a Fleet gunnery action. The Medal Roll states that his Egypt Medal and Khedive's Star were sent to the Superintendent of Malta Dockyard for presentation.