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Lot #3387

Lot 3386: Collector's Lot of British Africa Medals

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Lot 3386: Collector's Lot of British Africa Medals

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
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Collector's Lot of British Africa Medals

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1) Egypt Medal 1801 un-named as issued. Presented to those who took part in the conquest of Egypt under Generals Baird and Abercrombie. Late Calcutta Mint striking, silver medal. 2) Undated Egypt Medal (1882-89) awarded to Pte. H. Spanswick, East Surry Regiment with Suakin 1885 clasp. Comes with copies of Spanswick's service records. 3) 1884 to 1886 dated Khedive's Star unnamed as issued. 4A) Queen's South Africa Medal with 3 clasps. 4B) Kings South Africa Medal with 2 clasps. 4A and 4B awarded to Pte. A. Barrett Somerset Light Infantry with both medals mounted on a display board. 5) Queen's South Africa Medal awarded to Pte. W. Atkins, Coldstream Guards with 6 clasps.

Rating Definition:

1) Fine with a few minor handling marks and repaired cord. Shows a die flaw on the obverse. 2) Fine with a few minor handling marks and backing added to ribbon. 3) Fine with an aged patina, a few minor handling marks, and backing added to ribbon. 4A-4B) Very good with some minor handling marks and some staining on the ribbons. 5) Very good with a number of minor handling marks.



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