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Auction: 25001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 113

(x) A rare Egypt and Sudan Medal awarded to Mr. W. Onions, Indian Government, who served as Engineer-in-Charge aboard the Government Steamer Tenasserim

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (Mr W. Onions. I.G.S.”Tenasserim”), suspension slightly loose, light contact marks, very fine

In addition to the 14 European members of the crew of the Indian Government Steamer Tenasserim, there were a further 122 Goanese and Lascars who were issued with unnamed medals. Amberwitch and Tenasserim were the only such vessels from India during these operations.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£200 to £300

Starting price
£160