1882 Egypt medal with two clasps: THE NILE 1884-85, ABU KLEA. Undated reverse variety. Silver, 36 mm. MY-131 (clasps x), BBM-87. Edge mount with straight bar swivel suspension. Very Fine. 1166 . TPp.. J. COLEY. Rl. H. Gds. engraved on the edge. Light silver gray with some golden tone and the usual peppering of tiny marks (from display with the Khedives Star).<p>Only 46 members of the Royal Horse Guards were entitled to the clasp for Abu Klea.<p>According to the service records that accompany this lot, the 6-foot tall, light brown haired Trooper John Coley seems to have been rather popular: he was sidelined once with gonorrhea (complete with a 22-day hospital stay) and twice with syphilis, once for 23 days and later for 31. <p>Accompanied by a Khedives Star. Offered with a modern ribbon.<p> From the Gem Collection.
