The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Small oblong bag made from woven cotton with a design of bands of small white and brown squares. The bag is woven with a continuous warp and a wrap around weft so that the only seam is at the corner where it is joined.
Brought back from the Sudan as a souvenir by 154 Private James Scott Cole, who served with C Company of the New South Wales Infantry contingent to the Sudan. He later used the bag to hold his discharge papers. Cole was born at Harden, NSW, and was a 21 year old bricklayer when he enlisted for service in the Sudan. He had previous service in the 1st Regiment of the NSW Volunteer Infantry, based in Goulburn.
Khedive's Star 1882 - 1891. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: In the centre is the Sphinx with the three Great Pyramids in the background. Around this is a raised band, on the upper part of which is embosse
Khedive's Star (1884-1886). Unnamed as issued. Obverse: In the centre is the Sphinx with the three Great Pyramids in the background. Around this is a raised band, on the upper part of which is embosse
Egypt Medal 1882 -1889 with the bar 'SUAKIN 1885'. The recipient's number, rank, name and regiment are engraved on the edge. Obverse: The diademed and veiled head of Queen Victoria with the legend, 'V
Egypt Medal 1882 -1889 with the bar 'SUAKIN 1885'. The recipient's number, rank, name and regiment are engraved on the edge. Obverse: The diademed and veiled head of Queen Victoria with the legend, 'V
Khedive's Star (1882 - 1891). Unnamed as issued. Obverse: In the centre is the Sphinx with the three Great Pyramids in the background. Around this is a raised band, on the upper part of which is embos
Khedive's Bronze Star. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: In the centre is the Sphinx with the three Great Pyramids in the background. Around this is a raised band, on the upper part of which is embossed 'EG
