Lot Archive

Lot

№ 298

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1 December 2010

Hammer Price:
£220

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, 1 clasp, Tamaai (15572 Gun: J. Davies, M/1st Bde. R.A.) pitting from star, otherwise nearly very fine £160-180

James Davies was born at Kircudbright, Scotland, in 1846, and joined the Royal Artillery at Mold, Denbighshire, on 27 August 1868. He served in India from September 1869 to February 1884 but saw no active service for which medals were granted. He served in Egypt from 19 February to 21 April, 1884, including the action at Tamaai (Medal with clasp and Bronze Star). He was discharged at Ipswich on 29 November 1887. Sold with copy service papers.