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Ref NoRCSI/IP/Parke/06/12
TitleThree miniature Egyptian War, ornate silver and Egypt medals ON LOAN TO RCPI
DescriptionThe first is a miniature of RCSI/IP/Parke/6/6. A miniature silver medal relating to the Egyptian War and being present at the actions in Abu-Klea in 1885. The medal is decorated and inscribed on both sides. The decoration on the first side is a profile of Queen Victoria's face with the inscription 'Victoria Regina, et imperat rix'. The second has the full profile of a sphinx with the inscription 'Egypt 1884-1886'. The second is a miniature of RCSI/IP/Parke/6/8. Ornately cut silver medal attached to a red ribbon with two vertical green stripes by a crescent moon with a star in the centre (sign of Islam). Seven pointed star with points facing inwards. There is a star in between each of the seven points. In the centre of the star there is a circle with an unknown design surrounded by Arabic characters. The third is a miniature of the second medal described in RCSI/IP/Parke/6/5. A medal shaped in a five pointed star with a circle in the centre. The decoration in the centre of the circle is of a Sphinx in the foreground with three pyramids behind (Giza). The inscription encompassing reads 'Egypt 1882' and Arabic characters. This medal is attached to the pin by a crescent moon with a star in the centre (sign of Islam).
LevelItem
Date1882-1886
Related MaterialRCSI/IP/Parke/6/5-6; RCSI/IP/Parke/6/8
FormatMedal
Access ConditionsBy appointment with RCSI Heritage Collections
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