273
Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (16595. Sapr. W. Heslop. 18th....
Your max bid
GBP
Place Bid
Auctioneer's estimate
300 GBP - 400 GBP
Additional fees apply
34.74% Inc.VAT/sales tax
Add to watch list
Watching
(1 watching)
Please confirm your bid
Bids do not include VAT, buyer’s premium or delivery.
By confirming your bid, you agree that you have read and accepted the-saleroom.com and the auctioneer's terms and conditions. Confirming your bid is a legally binding obligation to purchase and pay for the lot should your bid be successful.
Confirm bid removal
Your bid is off increment
Choose one of the quick bid options below:
Bids do not include VAT, buyer’s premium or delivery.
By confirming your bid, you agree that you have read and accepted the-saleroom.com and the auctioneer's terms and conditions. Confirming your bid is a legally binding obligation to purchase and pay for the lot should your bid be successful.
Description
Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (16595. Sapr. W. Heslop. 18th. Co. R.E.) scratch marks to edge but naming details all still legible, nearly very fine £300-£400
---
William Heslop attested for the Royal Engineers and served with the Balloon Detachment at Suakin in 1885. ‘A small detachment, under Major Templer with Lieutenant R. J. H. L. Mackenzie, of the Royal Engineers, and nine non-commissioned officers and sappers, accompanied the expeditionary force. The best of the material had been sent to Bechuanaland, so the equipment was very imperfect, but ascents made in a balloon of one of the smaller types at El Teb and Tamai [sic], and elsewhere, proved useful for reconnaissance.’ (War in the Air, by Sir Walter Raleigh and H. A. Jones refers)
Further details of the ascents made by Mackenzie are given in the History of the Royal Engineers:
‘The party went with the convoy to McNeil’s Zeriba at El Tofrek. On March 25 the balloon was filled during the previous night so as to be ready to join the convoy square at daybreak. Lt. Mackenzie ascended with instruments etc, complete, and was kept by Major Templar at heights varying from 200 to 400 feet, according to his requirements. He remained in the car for seven hours. It is interesting to record the various messages which passed on this occasion: 1) No enemy in sight for 3 miles around. 2) There is a column of our troops 3 miles off to North-West marching on Hasheen. 3) Camels appear in 2’s and 3’s in line with the highest peak of range, to left of Hasheen. Our own troops moving from Zeriba towards us in square. 4) Small bodies of enemy to our left front 800 yds. off. 5) (In answer to question: what strength?) About 40 to 30 men. 6) Dust rising towards Tamai 3 miles off, also on Trinkitat road some distance. 7) Few of the enemy to left front 800 yds. off, rather more to our left than previous body. Men getting out from bushes and running away towards Tamai. 8) Four men in open space, 800 yds. away, apparently watching balloon.’
Mackenzie’s balloon ventured as high as 750 feet, and was towed by a car in the centre of the marching column for 7 hours between Suakin and Tofrek.
Sold with copied medal roll extract which confirms Heslop as one of the 9 other ranks in the 11-man detachment; and other research.
---
William Heslop attested for the Royal Engineers and served with the Balloon Detachment at Suakin in 1885. ‘A small detachment, under Major Templer with Lieutenant R. J. H. L. Mackenzie, of the Royal Engineers, and nine non-commissioned officers and sappers, accompanied the expeditionary force. The best of the material had been sent to Bechuanaland, so the equipment was very imperfect, but ascents made in a balloon of one of the smaller types at El Teb and Tamai [sic], and elsewhere, proved useful for reconnaissance.’ (War in the Air, by Sir Walter Raleigh and H. A. Jones refers)
Further details of the ascents made by Mackenzie are given in the History of the Royal Engineers:
‘The party went with the convoy to McNeil’s Zeriba at El Tofrek. On March 25 the balloon was filled during the previous night so as to be ready to join the convoy square at daybreak. Lt. Mackenzie ascended with instruments etc, complete, and was kept by Major Templar at heights varying from 200 to 400 feet, according to his requirements. He remained in the car for seven hours. It is interesting to record the various messages which passed on this occasion: 1) No enemy in sight for 3 miles around. 2) There is a column of our troops 3 miles off to North-West marching on Hasheen. 3) Camels appear in 2’s and 3’s in line with the highest peak of range, to left of Hasheen. Our own troops moving from Zeriba towards us in square. 4) Small bodies of enemy to our left front 800 yds. off. 5) (In answer to question: what strength?) About 40 to 30 men. 6) Dust rising towards Tamai 3 miles off, also on Trinkitat road some distance. 7) Few of the enemy to left front 800 yds. off, rather more to our left than previous body. Men getting out from bushes and running away towards Tamai. 8) Four men in open space, 800 yds. away, apparently watching balloon.’
Mackenzie’s balloon ventured as high as 750 feet, and was towed by a car in the centre of the marching column for 7 hours between Suakin and Tofrek.
Sold with copied medal roll extract which confirms Heslop as one of the 9 other ranks in the 11-man detachment; and other research.
Auction Details
Shipping
T&Cs & Important Info
Ask seller a question
Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (16595. Sapr. W. Heslop. 18th. Co. R.E.) scratch marks to edge but naming details all still legible, nearly very fine £300-£400
---
William Heslop attested for the Royal Engineers and served with the Balloon Detachment at Suakin in 1885. ‘A small detachment, under Major Templer with Lieutenant R. J. H. L. Mackenzie, of the Royal Engineers, and nine non-commissioned officers and sappers, accompanied the expeditionary force. The best of the material had been sent to Bechuanaland, so the equipment was very imperfect, but ascents made in a balloon of one of the smaller types at El Teb and Tamai [sic], and elsewhere, proved useful for reconnaissance.’ (War in the Air, by Sir Walter Raleigh and H. A. Jones refers)
Further details of the ascents made by Mackenzie are given in the History of the Royal Engineers:
‘The party went with the convoy to McNeil’s Zeriba at El Tofrek. On March 25 the balloon was filled during the previous night so as to be ready to join the convoy square at daybreak. Lt. Mackenzie ascended with instruments etc, complete, and was kept by Major Templar at heights varying from 200 to 400 feet, according to his requirements. He remained in the car for seven hours. It is interesting to record the various messages which passed on this occasion: 1) No enemy in sight for 3 miles around. 2) There is a column of our troops 3 miles off to North-West marching on Hasheen. 3) Camels appear in 2’s and 3’s in line with the highest peak of range, to left of Hasheen. Our own troops moving from Zeriba towards us in square. 4) Small bodies of enemy to our left front 800 yds. off. 5) (In answer to question: what strength?) About 40 to 30 men. 6) Dust rising towards Tamai 3 miles off, also on Trinkitat road some distance. 7) Few of the enemy to left front 800 yds. off, rather more to our left than previous body. Men getting out from bushes and running away towards Tamai. 8) Four men in open space, 800 yds. away, apparently watching balloon.’
Mackenzie’s balloon ventured as high as 750 feet, and was towed by a car in the centre of the marching column for 7 hours between Suakin and Tofrek.
Sold with copied medal roll extract which confirms Heslop as one of the 9 other ranks in the 11-man detachment; and other research.
---
William Heslop attested for the Royal Engineers and served with the Balloon Detachment at Suakin in 1885. ‘A small detachment, under Major Templer with Lieutenant R. J. H. L. Mackenzie, of the Royal Engineers, and nine non-commissioned officers and sappers, accompanied the expeditionary force. The best of the material had been sent to Bechuanaland, so the equipment was very imperfect, but ascents made in a balloon of one of the smaller types at El Teb and Tamai [sic], and elsewhere, proved useful for reconnaissance.’ (War in the Air, by Sir Walter Raleigh and H. A. Jones refers)
Further details of the ascents made by Mackenzie are given in the History of the Royal Engineers:
‘The party went with the convoy to McNeil’s Zeriba at El Tofrek. On March 25 the balloon was filled during the previous night so as to be ready to join the convoy square at daybreak. Lt. Mackenzie ascended with instruments etc, complete, and was kept by Major Templar at heights varying from 200 to 400 feet, according to his requirements. He remained in the car for seven hours. It is interesting to record the various messages which passed on this occasion: 1) No enemy in sight for 3 miles around. 2) There is a column of our troops 3 miles off to North-West marching on Hasheen. 3) Camels appear in 2’s and 3’s in line with the highest peak of range, to left of Hasheen. Our own troops moving from Zeriba towards us in square. 4) Small bodies of enemy to our left front 800 yds. off. 5) (In answer to question: what strength?) About 40 to 30 men. 6) Dust rising towards Tamai 3 miles off, also on Trinkitat road some distance. 7) Few of the enemy to left front 800 yds. off, rather more to our left than previous body. Men getting out from bushes and running away towards Tamai. 8) Four men in open space, 800 yds. away, apparently watching balloon.’
Mackenzie’s balloon ventured as high as 750 feet, and was towed by a car in the centre of the marching column for 7 hours between Suakin and Tofrek.
Sold with copied medal roll extract which confirms Heslop as one of the 9 other ranks in the 11-man detachment; and other research.
Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria
Sale Date(s)
Venue Address
16 Bolton Street
London
W1J 8BQ
United Kingdom
General delivery information available from the auctioneer
If you are successful in purchasing lot/s being auctioned by us and opt for the item/s to be sent to you, we will use the following methods of shipment:
Within the UK
If you live within the UK, items will be despatched using Royal Mail Special Delivery. This service provides parcel tracking (via the Royal Mail website) and next weekday delivery (betwen 9am and 1pm). Items delivered within the UK are covered by our insurance company. Heavy and bulky lots will be sent by courier, in discussion with the client.
Outside of the UK
If the item/s being sent are worth under £1000 in total they are sent using Royal Mail’s Signed For International service. This ensures the item must be signed for when it is delivered.
If the item/s being sent are valued at over £1000 in total they will be sent using FedEx. This service allows next day delivery to customers in many parts of the US and parcels are fully trackable using the FedEx website.
Shipping Exceptions
Certain lots such as those containing glass or sharp implements, etc., may not be suitable for in-house shipping within or outside of the UK. Please contact Noonans with any queries.
Important Information
Auctioneer's Buyers Premium: 24% (+VAT)
There is an additional charge of 4.95% (+VAT/sales tax)
