Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 2 clasps, Suakin 1885, Tofrek (18247 Sapr. S. J. Skipp, 2/Sec. T. Bn. R.E.) light pitting, otherwise very fine £200-£240

Peter Wardrop Collection, Dix Noonan Webb, December 2000.

Samuel Skipp, a native of Birmingham, served with the 2nd Section, Telegraph Battalion, Royal Engineers, and later with the 1st Division Telegraph Battalion.