Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, El-Teb_Tamaai (2273. Pte. J. Mullin, 1/York & Lanc: R:) minor edge bruising, very fine £180-£220

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Egypt and Sudan Medals 1882-89.

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Thirty or forty men of the York and Lancaster Regiment made a gallant stand on the right front face of the square at the battle of Tamaai, 13 March 1884. Of this party, Captain Ford and 16 men were killed and several officers and men were severely wounded.