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Queen's Sudan Medal

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Type
  
Campaign medal

Campaign(s)
  
Sudan Campaign

Awarded for
  
Campaign Service

Clasps
  
none

Queen's Sudan Medal

Eligibility
  
British and Egyptian Troops

Description
  
Silver and Bronze, 36.5mm diameter

The Queen's Sudan Medal was awarded British and Egyptian forces which took part in the Sudan campaign between 1896 and 1898. Initially mainly with Egyptian troops but after two British brigades were attached. This campaign is often described as "The reconquest of the Sudan". Some countries like Italy, Germany, France or Belgium were expanding their African colonies, which Sudan could be one, the British decided to occupy it. One of the most famous battles was the Battle of Omdurman where Lt. Winston Churchill fought

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Description

  • It is a circular Silver or Bronze made medal, 36.5 mm diameter.
  • The obverse has the legend "VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX" and the crowned effigy of Queen Victoria.
  • On the reverse a plinth inscribed "SUDAN" supported by Nile lilies where Victoria sits holding a laurel wreath and a palm branch and behind her are the British and Egyptian flags.

    • Clasps

  • There are no clasps for this medal

    • References

    Queen's Sudan Medal Wikipedia
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