United Kingdom. A South Africa & Egypt Medal Group To Pte. G. Holmes, Hms Himalaya, C. 1880 Hold very rare star

very rare star

45 mm x 125 mm

Peter’s Basilica in Rome and inscribed in Latin "ANNO JVBILAEI ROMA MCMLXXV" above

England on the 30th

United Kingdom. A South Africa & Egypt Medal Group To Pte. G. Holmes, Hms Himalaya, C. 1880 Hold very rare starSouth Africa Medal, in silver, rim impressed HIMALAYA. G. H. HOLMES. PTE. R. M. H. M. S, ornate scroll suspension bar, measures 36. 15mm (w) x 44. 20mm (h inclusive of integral suspension post), weighs 34. 5 grams, worn on original ribbon sewn closed at top, obverse and reverse present wear from period polishing and light contact, dark patina on medal and suspension bar, better than fair. Egypt medal with SUAKIN 1884 clasp, in silver, rim impressed G.