Orders, Decorations and Medals

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, 4 clasps, Alexandria 11th July, Tel-El-Kebir, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (E. A. Swinnock, Lg. Sean. H.M.S. “Monarch”) pitting from star, otherwise nearly very fine and rare £400-450

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals Formed by The Late John Cooper.

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Only 21 Egypt medals issued to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines with four clasps, only two with this combination.

Captain of the Fore Top E. A. Swinnock is confirmed on the rolls for all four clasps, one of four officers and 55 ratings of the R.N. present at Abu Klea.