Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Private G. Matthews, Royal Marines

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (Pte., R.M., H.M.S.”Invincible”); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Pte. No. 1553 Po. R.M.L.I.); Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed, edge bruising, contact marks, good fine and better (3) £220-260

George Matthews was born in Calne, Wiltshire on 19 February 1861. He enlisted into the Royal Marines at Bristol on 19 February 1880. Served on H.M.S. Invincible, January 1883-December 1885, being present at the bombardment of Alexandria and landed with the Naval Brigade. With copied service papers. Discharged dead on 25 April 1900.