Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 to 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers
2056, Sergt. P. Gibbons, 5th Lancers.
Good very fine, with copied medal roll extract.
The Regiment provided two squadrons of cavalry for the Gordon Relief Force, along with the 20th Hhussars and The 9th Bengal Cavalry. They saw action at Suakin on the Red Sea, Hasheen and Tamai. During the fighting at Suakin, they charged with lances and routed the opposing Dervishes. The regiment was awarded the battle honour "Suakin 1885" and the two squadrons were awarded the Egyptian Medal with clasps "Suakin 1885" and "Tofrek".
