British Egypt 1882 Medal, Murphy, N/2 Battery, "The Broken Wheel Battery"
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $450.00

Original era manufacture. Dated reverse Egypt Medal, Tel El-Kebir, named to 12509 Bombardier Collar Maker Edward Murphy, N/2 Battery Royal Artillery.Silver patina finish with minimal contact marks from a Khedive Star, with very light edge wear, and a nice old ribbon N/2 Battery gained the sobriquet "The Broken Wheel Battery" supporting the Highland Brigade during the assault on the Egyptian positions at Tel El-Kebir. Their commanding officer ran his guns at the gallop, up and over a low spot in the parapet, with one of the guns becoming stuck fast. A group of the Black Watch came to the crews assistance, and lifted the gun free, only to find one of the wheels broken to pieces. The remaining guns opened a devastating flanking fire on the Egyptians in thier trenches.Comes with copied medal rolls and research.