Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, 1 clasp, The Nile 1884-85 (43 Boat. M. Jocks, Caughnawaga Det.) nearly extremely fine and scarce £800-1000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Egypt and Sudan Medals 1882-1891 from the Collection of Jack Webb.

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Boatman Matthieu Jocks served on the Nile with the Caughnawaga Detachment of Canadian Voyageurs. The Caughnawagas, who were for the most part Canadian Indians, received 58 medals for the Nile, of whom 3 were also present at Kirbekan.