Egypt War Medal 1882-89

Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria in a diadem and veil (L) Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX". Reverse: the sphinx on an ornamental platform. Legend: "EGYPT". Exergue: "1882". Bar: "ALEXANDRIA 11TH JULY". Inscription on edge: "J.W.JENEWAY BO'SN. R.N. H.M.S. MINOTAUR". Suspended from a clasp. Ribbon missing.

Object Details

ID: MED0345
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, Leonard Charles
Events: Egypt War: Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882
Vessels: Minotaur (1863)
Date made: 1882
People: Queen Victoria; Jeneway, John Wells
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 36 mm