sabrigade Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 This is a rare photograph taken in the Mitry's Photo studio in Cairo. It shows the Sheikh wearing an impressive array of Orders and Medals from the Ottoman Empire, Egypt, Britain and also possibly the Sudan.
Ed_Haynes Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 (edited) Wow, nice!! Looks like:1- Ottoman, Order of Mejidie; Egypt, Order of the Nile; Egypt, Khedive's Star; Egypt, Khedive's Sudan (4? clasps); United Kingdon, Egypt Medal (1 clasp)2- Sudan, Khartoum Star (?!?); Egypt-Sudan, Khedive's Sudan (first variety); Egypt-Sudan, Khedive's Sudan (ssecond variety)My guesses . . . . Edited September 28, 2008 by Ed_Haynes
Ulsterman Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 Khartoum Star?! As in Gordon's medal? Who was this man and what was his career/life? This is a fascinating photograph.
Ed_Haynes Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 Khartoum Star?! As in Gordon's medal? That is what it looks like to me. Maybe I'm wrong. Been known to happen.
sabrigade Posted October 2, 2008 Author Posted October 2, 2008 I agree with Ed's opinion on the General Gordon's Star for the Siege of Khartoum as I have an example of one in my collection. I am also inclined to think that the Sheikh was awarded the Queen's Sudan Medal. I have not yet managed to make a break through in researching individual personalities in the Sudan. I intend to visit the history department at the University of Khartoum and see if they can be of assistance.
oamotme Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 Wil,I agree with Ed as well - great photo and great evidence of the wearing of a Khartoum Star - unique?Owain
Sudanese Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 The latter three medals (from left to right) are defintely the Khedive's Star, (1882-86) Khedive's Sudan and Egypt Medal (1882-1884)He is probably from the Shaigiya tribe as they were the only pro-government tribe left in the Sudan after the Mahdi captured Khartoum in 1885. I can do a trace on which section of the tribe through my relations back home if the name is accurate. Nice photo!
sabrigade Posted January 9, 2009 Author Posted January 9, 2009 The latter three medals (from left to right) are defintely the Khedive's Star, (1882-86) Khedive's Sudan and Egypt Medal (1882-1884)He is probably from the Shaigiya tribe as they were the only pro-government tribe left in the Sudan after the Mahdi captured Khartoum in 1885. I can do a trace on which section of the tribe through my relations back home if the name is accurate. Nice photo!That would be very helpfull. I was given the photograph by a dealer in the Omdurman Souk and he provided the name. I am currently in Khartoum.
Ulsterman Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 This is very exciting!! Welcome Sudanese!! Did the tribe offer allied auxiliary warriors to the Khedives'/British forces against the Mahdi?
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