1882 Egypt medal with three clasps: ALEXANDRIA 11TH JULY, THE NILE 1884-85, ABU KLEA. Dated reverse variety. Silver, 36 mm. MY-131 (clas...

1882 Egypt medal with three clasps: ALEXANDRIA 11TH JULY, THE NILE 1884-85, ABU KLEA. Dated reverse variety. Silver, 36 mm. MY-131 (clasps iii, x), BBM-87. Edge mount with straight bar swivel suspension. Very Fine.

E. COLEMAN. ORD: H.M.S. "MONARCH." engraved on the edge. Some luster and peripheral toning, but peppered with tiny marks. The HMS Monarch was present for the bombardment of Alexandria at the beginning of the Egypt campaign, and the 562 crew aboard were all entitled to the ALEXANDRIA 11TH JULY clasp. The Monarch was also part of the River Column at Abu Klea, and Edward Coleman is present on the rolls for the Nile Flotilla.

Accompanied by a Khedive's Star. Offered with a modern ribbon.

Estimate: $600 - $1,200.

Provenance: From the Gem Collection.

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