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 H. Gage, Ldg.Seaman H.M.S.Malabar. Fitted with a ring and bar, with floral scroll and a crescent and star in relief upon it, and blue ribbon. Plus spare medal ribbon.