Khedive's Star For The Egypt War 1882

Obverse: A five pointed star. Within a band, head of the Sphinx, three pyramids in the background. Legend: "EGYPT 1882". Below: "Khedive of Egypt" (in Arabic letters). Reverse: the monogram of the Khedive, a crown above. Awarded by the Khedive to all those who received the Egypt Medal. Fitted with a ring and bar, with floral scroll and a crescent and star in relief upon it, and blue ribbon. Mounted on a bar with six others.

John Arbuthnot Fisher (1841-1920) was captain of the ‘Inflexible’ during the bombardment of Alexandria at the start of the Anglo-Egyptian War. He was gazetted for his part in this action. British fire was directed at the forts protecting the harbour, but considerable damage was also done to Alexandria itself. Fisher commanded the naval brigade which landed to maintain control of the city and prevent looting. The naval force also protected the Khedive, who ruled Egypt on behalf of the Ottomans and was supported by the British against Egyptian nationalist insurgents. With A K Wilson, Fisher then improvised an armoured train, reinforced with sheets of steel found in a railway yard. He used it to reconnoitre and extend British control along the coast. While on shore he contracted dysentery and malaria and was ordered to return to Britain.