Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (C. Butler, Yeo: Stores, H.M.S. “Superb”) edge bruising and pitting, good fine £100-£140

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

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Charles Butler was born at Newbury, Berkshire, on 29 March 1857 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class on 1 January 1873. Promoted Able Seaman on 19 February 1879, he served in H.M.S. Superb from 7 October 1880 to 21 December 1883, was advanced Yeoman of Stores on 18 June 1881, and saw active service in this ship during the Egyptian campaign of 1882, including the bombardment of Alexandria on 11 July. He was shore discharged, time expired, on 28 March 1885.

Sold with copied service papers and medal roll extract.