A Collection of Medals to the 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)

The Soudan campaign medal to Private E. Mealow, 2nd Dragoons, who was killed in action at Abu Klea

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (1980 Pte. E. Mealow, 2nd Dragoons) nearly extremely fine £800-1000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys).

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Private E. Mealow was killed in action at Abu Klea on 17 January 1885. Two officers and 37 other ranks served with the Heavy Camel Regiment at Abu Klea, and it was through the Scots Greys that the Arabs broke into the square. The regiment consequently suffered heavily with 13 killed and 4 wounded out of the 39 present in the action.