Khedive's Star

Description

Khedive's Star

Eligibility

The Khedive's Star was awarded by the Khedive of Egypt to British and Indian forces who served during campaigns in Egypt and the Sudan between 1882 and 1891. It was issued alongside the British Egypt Medal to recognise service in actions such as the 1882 Anglo-Egyptian War and the Sudan campaigns.

Design

The medal is a five-pointed bronze star. The obverse shows the sphinx with “EGYPT” in English above and Arabic script below, surrounded by a circular border. Campaign years were inscribed on different issues. The medal is suspended by a crescent-and-star device attached to a decorative bar. Recipient details are not usually engraved. Replicas are marked with the word “COPY”.

Ribbon

Originally issued without a ribbon, the star was suspended from its crescent-and-star bar. Modern or mounted versions often use a solid deep blue ribbon for display or wear purposes.

Symbolism

The Khedive's Star symbolised Egypt’s gratitude for military assistance from British and Indian forces. The crescent and star highlight the Ottoman heritage of Egypt’s leadership, and the sphinx reflects the location and legacy of the campaigns.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Medal history and eligibility Read the full guide to the Khedive's Star: its history, who is eligible, and where it sits in the order of wear.

Khedive's Star: mounting options explained

Every replica medal can be supplied loose or mounted ready to wear. Here's how the options differ, so you can choose the right one.

Court mounted Required for serving ADF members

The medals are fixed to a stiff backing board so they sit flat and stay in line while worn. It's the neatest presentation, and serving members of the Australian Defence Force are required to wear their medals court mounted.

Swing mounted Traditional style

Each medal hangs freely from its ribbon below a top bar. This was the usual style from the Boer War through to World War II, and there are no fixed rules about who can wear it.

Ribbon bar For everyday uniform wear

Just the ribbons, mounted in order of precedence on a small bar. Ribbon bars are worn on uniform day to day, when full medals would be impractical.

Unmounted Medal and ribbon supplied separately

The medal and ribbon come as separate parts, ready for you or your mounter to assemble. Full size medals come with 30cm of ribbon and miniatures with 15cm.

Full size or miniature?

Miniatures are mounted the same way at a smaller scale. They're worn at evening and formal events, generally anything after 6pm such as dinners, where full size medals would be impractical.

Pin or magnetic?

Every style comes with a traditional pin or a magnetic fitting. Magnetic mounts hold firmly without putting holes in your jacket or uniform, and are easier to put on and take off, which helps anyone with limited dexterity.