Egypt 1882 Full Size Clasp Options:Abu Klea It was later made available

It was later made available to equivalent ranks in the Royal Navy (RN) and Army for acts of gallantry in the air

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Royal Air Force design shown

the Tudor Rose and the famous six wives

Egypt 1882 Full Size Clasp Options:Abu Klea It was later made availableInstituted in 1882, the first issues carried the date 1882 on the reverse, subsequently committed as the campaign continued up to 1889. British involvement in Egypt increased significantly after the Suez Canal was opened in 1869 with the British Army providing many Officers on secondment to the Khedives Forces. All recipients of this medal were awarded the Khedive's Star