A Collection of Medals Relating to the Battle of Abu Klea

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (3653 Sergt. E. J. O’Neil, 3/Rif. Bde.) cleaned and showing effects of exposure to fire, otherwise nearly extremely fine and still an attractive medal £300-350

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals Relating to the Battle of Abu Klea.

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Ex Jane Kenworthy collection which was largely destroyed by fire.

One officer and 22 other ranks of the 3rd Battalion, Rifle Brigade, were present at Abu Klea in the Mounted Infantry Camel Regiment, O’Neil being the senior N.C.O.

Edward O’Neil was born in Carlow, Ireland, in February 1859, and enlisted for the Rifle Brigade in London in May 1879, and was discharged to 1st Class Army Reserve in October 1891. Sold with confirmation and twelve pages of copied service papers.