A Collection of Medals to the Rifle Brigade

Pair: Private Robert Silcox, 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade and Mounted Infantry Camel Regiment
Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (4552 Pte., 2/Rifle Bde.); Khedive’s Star 1884-6, some pitting from star, otherwise nearly very fine and rare (2)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the Rifle Brigade.

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Alfred Silcox was born in Marylebone, London, and was a Waggon Builder before enlisting in the Rifle Brigade on 12 September, 1881. He served in the Nile Expedition and was present at the action at Abu Klea with the Mounted Infantry Camel Regiment. Only 1 officer and 14 O.R.’s of the 2nd battalion were present at Abu Klea. Silcox was discharged at Winchester on 11 September, 1893, having completed his period of engagement. Sold with copy service papers.