Christopher Eimer
Coins & Medals Bought and Sold est. 1971
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Medals
Reference:5756 Sir Ralph Abercromby in Egypt: London Highland Society Medal, 1801
Bust of Sir Ralph Abercromby to right. ABERCROMBIUS DUX IN EGYPTO CECIDIT VICTOR 28 MAR 1801./
Highlander, sword raised, seizes a French standard from a resisting soldier.
Edge engraved: PRESENTED BY THE HIGHLAND SOCIETY OF LONDON TO JAMES TULLOCH ESQ., F.R.S.
By G.F. Pidgeon.
Silver. 49 mm.
Condition: Good Extremely Fine
Notes:
With original suspension loop and bar, and contained in its gilt-stamped fitted case of issue, the lid inscribed HIGHLAND SOCIETY OF LONDON.
£1850
References:
BHM 512; Gordon 29; Eimer 932.