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. Awarded by the Khedive to all those who received the Egypt Medal. Awarded to Lieut. Walter Hailstone R.N. (1848-1913). Dated 1882. Fitted with a decorative pin bar for wear.

Object Details

ID: MED1090
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: Hailstone, Walter
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Royal United Service Institution Collection
Measurements: Overall: 47 mm