Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 2 clasps, Suakin 1885, Tofrek (F. F. Bishop, Ord., H.M.S. Carysfort.) edge bruise and pitting, nearly very fine £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Egypt and Sudan Medals to the Royal Navy.

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Francis Frank Bishop was born in Wonford, Devon, on 17 February 1863 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 6 September 1878. He joined H.M.S. Carysfort on 1 February 1883, and was advanced Able Seaman on 1 August 1884. He was shore invalided on 10 July 1897.

Only 12 medals with clasps Suakin 1885 and Tofrek awarded to H.M.S. Carysfort, all to men who formed part of the Naval Brigade present at the action at Tofrek, 22 March 1885.