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 1882". Below "Khedive of Egypt" (in Arabic letters). Reverse: the monogram of the Khedive, a crown above. Arms of star engraved: "E.W.SLANEY 5th Coy RMLI CR.SERGT". Awarded by the Khedive to all those who received the Egypt Medal. Awarded to Col Sergt E.W.Slaney. R.M. Fitted with a ring and bar with floral scroll and a crescent and star in relief upon it and a blue ribbon.

Object Details

ID: MED0359
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Jenkins & Sons
Events: Anglo-Egyptian War, 1882
Date made: ca.1886
People: Slaney, E.W.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Royal United Service Institution Collection
Measurements: 47 mm