hallmarked on the inside of the shank with “825”
accompanied by its 32 mm (w) x 11 mm (h) ribbon bar with II Class clasp affixed and pinback
A stamped gilded bronze badge
" (Remarkable in One Man) below
ILES DE LA SOCIETE
United Kingdom. A South Africa & Egypt Medal Group To Pte. G. Holmes, Hms Himalaya, C. 1880 United Republic of hallmarked on the inside ofSouth 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.