Egypt 1882 Full Size Clasp Options:Suakin 1884 It is at a level

It is at a level below the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross and is at the equivalent level to the Distinguished Service Cross (for exemplary gallantry at sea) and the Distinguished Flying Cross (for exemplary gallantry in the air)

Authentic ribbon colours symbolising the Royal and Merchant Navies and the perilous Atlantic seas

Awarded between 1937 and 1952

Gulf of Oman

Military medals

Egypt 1882 Full Size Clasp Options:Suakin 1884 It is at a levelInstituted in 1882, the first issues carried the date 1882 on the reverse, subsequently committed as the campaign continued up to 1889. British involvement in Egypt increased significantly after the Suez Canal was opened in 1869 with the British Army providing many Officers on secondment to the Khedives Forces. All recipients of this medal were awarded the Khedive's Star