
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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