Description
Miniatures Attributed to Colonel Charles Childs Clarke M.V.O, O.B.E. Royal Marine Light Infantry
-Royal Victorian Order M.V.O. Member 4th Class
-The most Excellent Order of the British Empire O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 1st type
-Egypt Medal 1882-89. 1882 dated reverse
-WWI British War Medal
-Khedive Star 1884- swing mounted as worn
On a Spink & Son pin clasp
With research including copied portrait photographs and service details
Charles Childs Clarke 1861-1934 joined the Royal Marines in 1879 and served in the Egyptian Expedition. He was promoted to Captain in 1889 and Major 1897. He commanded the Marine Detachment aboard H.M.S. Ophir during the visit to the colonies by H.R.H. The Duke & Duchess of Cornwall in 1901. As a result of this tour he was created an M.V.O. He was placed on half-pay in 1902 and was appointed the Barrack Master at Deal. He received his O.B.E. for duties ashore in 1901.
Condition as shown in photographs
