British Egypt Medal, 1882-89, with one clasp, "The Nile 1884-85" (Silver, Queen Victoria, undated reverse, officially impressed, late issue naming : 353 Boatman W.H. Lowry Can. Voyageurs.) Only (15) awarded to the Peterborough Contingent.
Extremely Fine condition. SCARCE, only 346 Egypt Medals with The Nile 1884-85 clasp were awarded to Canadians.
The British Egypt Medal, 1882-89, was awarded to British, Egyptian, and Colonial units which served in the Egyptian Campaigns from 1882-89. The Nile 1884-85 clasp was awarded to British and Colonial units which served south of Assouan on or before March 7, 1885, and in the expedition to relieve General Gordon in Khartoum. Eight Victoria Crosses were awarded during the Egyptian Campaigns.
Comes complete with a certificate of authenticity ex emedals.
