sabrigade Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 The Khartoum Military School was founded in 1905 and disbanded in 1924. There were initially a few students or cadets. The School was disbanded after a mutiny. Any information regarding the School and the award will be appreciated. The soldier has an award around his neck which is similar to the medal I have, it could even be the same.
oamotme Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 Wil,This is not the Sirdars Medal shown in your other post - the crown suspension clearly differentiates it from the Sirdar's Efficiency Medal. This looks like a full time soldier not a cadet. Possible options:Badge of office, i.e. Corporal of the Guard / duty NCO or similar.Passing out award - best NCO of cadre or similar.Prize medal - shootiong, sports, etc.Sirdar / Governor's Guard designation.Food for thought......Owain
sabrigade Posted May 17, 2009 Author Posted May 17, 2009 Hi Owain,Thanks as always. The mysteries surrounding these items and places never stop to amaze me.I am going to use the photograph and items as a starting point and see what turns up.The previous owner is a very old collector who is moving on some of his items and collection, he has had the medal for nearly 50 years.Regards,Will
sabrigade Posted May 17, 2009 Author Posted May 17, 2009 To show and emphasise the size of the award, the medal in the photograph is the Queen's Sudan medal.
Chris Boonzaier Posted May 18, 2009 Posted May 18, 2009 Oooooof!That does indeed put it in perspective!
Ulsterman Posted May 18, 2009 Posted May 18, 2009 Good Lord! It's the size of a roll plate! Is that silver?You know, that would be a great JOMSA article.
sabrigade Posted May 18, 2009 Author Posted May 18, 2009 Yes, manufactured in Glasgow in 1906 according to the hallmarks.
Ulsterman Posted May 18, 2009 Posted May 18, 2009 Ah-Glasgow. Excellent quality then. Is there a makers' mark? It'd be interesting to see if the firm was still around. Sometimes those old ledgers turn up interesting information.
sabrigade Posted May 18, 2009 Author Posted May 18, 2009 The medal was manufactured by Hamilton and Inches from Glasgow.
Guest IMHF Posted May 18, 2009 Posted May 18, 2009 WilliamYour collection is building up, to be one of the most beautiful collections of Arabic medals and Orders, from your Saddam Hussein Display to this:I am very Impressed Lorenzo
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