Egypt Medal, “Alexandria 11th July” (Banks, HMS Superb)

Egypt Medal, “1882″ reverse, clasp “Alexandria 11th July” (J. Banks, AB, HMS “Superb”).

HMS Superb was an ironclad fitted with 10-inch guns. In the bombardment of Alexandria, she fired over 300 rounds into the Egyptian forts. There were 623 medals with this clasp to the ship.