December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
ANONYMOUS. "Portrait of a Royal Navy Lieutenant Wearing the Sultan's Medal for Egypt, c. 1801." Oil on canvas, 22 x 17 1/2 inches, in carved and gilded frame. This fine, half-length portrait of a Royal Navy lieutenant was probably done by an artist of the Italian School (Palermo or Naples) rather than English. The officer is shown in the full-dress uniform of his rank, wearing the gold Order of the Crescent, 3rd Class. The Sultan’s Medal for Egypt was awarded by Sultan Selim III of Turkey to British naval and military officers and warrant o or NCOs for their participation in the Turkish campaign against the French in Egypt in 1801. This medal was produced in five gold versions for award to different ranks for officers holding commissions from the King and in silver for those without.