Pair: Major C.W. Peters, 4th Hussars, Egypt, undated, one clasp, The Nile 1884-85 (Capt., 4th Husrs.); Khedive's Star 1884-6, unnamed as issued, the first with edge bruising and contact marks, fine, the second good very fine, mounted as worn (2)

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Pair: Major C.W. Peters, 4th Hussars, Egypt, undated, one clasp, The Nile 1884-85 (Capt., 4th Husrs.); Khedive's Star 1884-6, unnamed as issued, the first with edge bruising and contact marks, fine, the second good very fine, mounted as worn (2)

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Lot Essay

Major Cecil Wyburn Peters entered the Army in 1875 as a Lieutenant in the 4th Hussars. Promoted Captain in 1881, he gained the Brevet of Major in 1885 and was Adjutant to the 4th Hussars between 1885 and 1891. Passing his Staff College Finals in 1891, Peters was appointed Brigade Major to the Cavalry Brigade, Aldershot in 1894.