United Kingdom. An Egypt Pair to Sapper Atkinson, Royal Engineers GTRexclude the reverse bears “FÜR WISSENSCHAFT

the reverse bears “FÜR WISSENSCHAFT UND KUNST” encompassed by an open ended wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom

relinquished his commission on account of ill-health

1985 at 11:00 o'clock

along with signs that this award may have been exposed to heat

finished in a glossed black on the obverse and in dark brown on the reverse

United Kingdom. An Egypt Pair to Sapper Atkinson, Royal Engineers GTRexclude the reverse bears “FÜR WISSENSCHAFTAn Egypt Medal, in silver, rim engraved 16885 SPR J. M. ATKINSON, R. E, with THE NILE 1884 85 clasp, dark patina, heavy contact marks on the obverse and reverse, with several edge bruises, near very fine. A Khedives Star, in bronze, full size, unnamed, crescent moon and star suspension, light wear, with notable bruise to 9 oclock tip, replacement ribbon, remains very fine. Footnote: Sapper J. M. Atkinson is on the medal roll for the Egypt Medal, with