United Kingdom. A Egypt Medal 1882-1889, To James Holdaway, Ward Room Officer's Servant, Hms Euphrates Archive 1789"" (Arrival of the King

1789"" (Arrival of the King in Paris / October 6

crazing in the purple enamels and scattered gilt wear throughout on the Purple Heart

For the purpose of identification this badge is marked with a number on the rim

3 piece construction with a cotton white circle and black cotton swastika

United Kingdom. A Egypt Medal 1882-1889, To James Holdaway, Ward Room Officer's Servant, Hms Euphrates Archive 1789"" (Arrival of the King1882 Reverse, (James Holdaway Ward Room Officer's Servant on board Hm's Euphrates). Naming is engraved in running script, neatly and smartly re named, inverted, with a pawn broker's mark to the left of the Sphinx's head on the reverse. Edge nicks, contact marks, replacement ribbon, very fine. Footnote: This medal has been most elaborately re named, presumably by Holdaway's master, and then presented to him as a token of appreciation. However, perhaps