British Egypt Campaign – Mahdist War 1884–1886 Star Medal
Key Information:
• Country: Egypt
• Medal: Khedive’s Star – Sudan Campaign
• Period: Mahdist War
• Date on medal: 1884–1886
• Issue: Later issue (Abbas II type)
• Diameter approx.: 45.29 x 47.00 mm
• Suspension: Original bar suspension with crescent and star device
• Ribbon: Blue ribbon
Medal Design:
Obverse:
Eight-pointed bronze star with central circular medallion. The center depicts a sphinx before the pyramids with the inscription:
EGYPT 1884–6
Arabic inscription around the medallion:مصر
Translation: Egypt
Additional Arabic inscriptions refer to Egypt and the Khedive.
Reverse:
Central circular medallion with crowned monogram of the Khedive within a border.
Condition:
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
• Original patina preserved
• Normal signs of age and service wear
• Ribbon likely replaced
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Khedive’s Star was awarded for participation in the British and Egyptian campaigns in Sudan during the Mahdist War (1884–1886).
The medal was issued by the Khedivate of Egypt to British and Egyptian troops who served in the Sudan campaigns.
This example represents the later Abbas II type (second issue), identifiable by the crowned monogram on the reverse.
The medal remains a well-known campaign award connected to the Anglo-Egyptian military operations in Sudan.
Summary:
A historical campaign medal from the late 19th century connected to the Sudan operations of the Mahdist War. The Khedive’s Star is a recognizable piece among collectors of British and colonial campaign medals.