United Kingdom. A Egypt Medal 1882-1889, To James Holdaway, Ward Room Officer's Servant, Hms Euphrates Archive crazing in the purple enamels

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

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

He was awarded the Knight’s Cross in 1941 after leading the successful attack during the Battle of Kleisoura Pass in the Greek campaign

the latter two are individually court-mounted

consisting of an identical miniature version of the Gold Grade Mother’s Cross

United Kingdom. A Egypt Medal 1882-1889, To James Holdaway, Ward Room Officer's Servant, Hms Euphrates Archive crazing in the purple enamels1882 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