Khedive's Star For The Egypt War 1882

Obverse: A five pointed star. Within a band, head of the Sphinx, three pyramids in the background. Legend: 'EGYPT 1884-6'. Below: "Khedive of Egypt" (in Arabic letters). Reverse: the monogram of the Khedive, a crown above. Suspended from a dark blue ribbon. Awarded by the Khedive to all those who received the Egypt Medal.

Awarded to Harry Elliott, born 1845 in Plymouth. He was a stoker in the Royal Navy, who was serving in HMS 'Monarch' during the Bombardment of Alexandria in 1882.

Object Details

ID: MED1528
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Events: Anglo-Egyptian War, 1882
Date made: circa 1886
People: Elliott, Harry
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 47 mm