United Kingdom. An Egypt Pair to Edwin Nott, ERA, HMS Invincible

An Egypt Medal, in silver, rim engraved EDWIN NOTT. E.R.A. H.M.S. INVINCIBLE. with ALEXANDRIA 11TH JULY clasp, dated reverse, notable contact marks, bright, very fine. 

A Khedive’s Star, in bronze, full size, unnamed, crescent moon and star suspension, light wear, with notable bruise to 9 o’clock tip, replacement ribbon, remains very fine. 

Footnote: During the Anglo-Egyptian War of 1882, the Royal Navy warship HMS Invincible took part in Britain’s naval operations supporting the occupation of Egypt and securing control of the Suez region. She was present during the bombardment of Alexandria and helped enforce British naval dominance along the Egyptian coast, providing firepower and support for troop landings ashore. The ship’s role formed part of the wider imperial intervention in the Anglo-Egyptian War, which ultimately established British control over Egypt and safeguarded the strategic route to India via the Suez Canal.

An Engine Room Artificer was a highly skilled naval engineer responsible for maintaining and repairing a ship’s engines, boilers, and mechanical systems. These were some of the most technically trained enlisted men in the Royal Navy.