Queen's Sudan Medal, in Silver

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.GBR.0207.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$400-500 USD

  • Silver Medal Obverse
  • Silver Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$400-500 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Great Britain
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA ET EMPERATRIX Rev: SUDAN
  • Size
    36-36.5mm
  • Version Remarks
    The value given is for an unnamed medal. A named medal to a member of a British regiment would be valued at 650-800, a named medal to a member of an Indian regiment would be valued at 575-650, a medal named to a member of the 21st Lancers would be valued at 4,500-6,250, a medal named to a confirmed charger would be valued at 6,250-7,000, a medal to a recipient in the RN/RM would be valued at 5,250-6,250, and a medal to a war correspondent would be valued at 2,750-3,500.

History


The Queens Sudan Medal was instituted in March 1899. It was awarded to British, Indian, and Egyptian Forces, as well as Native allies who participated in the reconquest of Sudan between June 1896 and September 1898. Silver Medals were awarded to British and Egyptian armies, while Bronze Medals were awarded to noncombatants.

The Silver Medal was desgined by G.W. de Saulles.

Recipients of the Queen's Medal also received the Khedive's Sudan Medal.

A Variety of different naming styles were used.

FOR SALE / WANTED

Item For Sale By

Be the first to sell this item

Wanted By

Be the first to request this item

Comments

Sign in to comment and reply.

Scroll Top