THE SUDAN CAMPAIGN 1896-1908
THE MOST HONOURABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, G.C.B. (Military) Knight Grand Cross set of insignia, comprising sash badge, silver-gilt and enamels, and breast star in silver with gold and enamel appliqué centre; THE MOST DISTINGUISHED ORDER OF ST. MICHAEL AND ST. GEORGE, G.C.M.G., Knight Grand Cross set of insignia, comprising collar chain, silver-gilt and enamels, sash badge, large type, 123x87mm, silver-gilt and enamels, and breast star, silver-gilt and enamels; THE ROYAL VICTORIAN ORDER, G.C.V.O., Knight Grand Cross set of insignia, comprising sash badge and breast star, silver, silver- gilt and enamels, both pieces officially numbered ‘361’; THE ORDER OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM, Knight of Grace, neck badge and breast star, silver and enamel, enamel chips to both pieces; DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER, V.R., gold and enamels, minor chipping to reverse wreath; SOUTH AFRICA 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Lieut. L. Rundle, 5th Bde. R.A.); EGYPT AND SUDAN 1882-89, 3 clasps, Tel-El-Kebir, The Nile 1884-85, Toski 1889 (Lieut. H. M. L. Rundle, 1/2 Bde. R.A.); QUEEN’S SUDAN 1896-98 (Maj: Genl. H. M. Leslie Rundle, Ch: of Stf: E.A.); QUEEN’S SOUTH AFRICA 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal, Wittebergen (Lt: Genl: Sir H. M. Leslie Rundle, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., D.S.O., R.A.); KING’S SOUTH AFRICA 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Maj: Gen: Sir H. M. Leslie Rundle, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., D.S.O.); JUBILEE 1897 (Major General Leslie Rundle); CORONATION 1911 (General Sir Henry Macleod Leslie Rundle, R.A., G.C.B., K.C.M. G., D.S.O.); FRENCH RECONNAISSANCE MEDAL, silver with enamelled star on ribbon; KHEDIVE’S STAR 1882, with Tokar clasp, small fitment to lower reverse point to facilitate ‘cavalry’ style mounting; KHEDIVE’S SUDAN 1896-1908, 5 clasps, Firket, Hafir, Sudan 1897, Khartoum, Gedaref (Major General Leslie Rundle); ORDER OF THE MEDJIDIE, 2nd Class set of insignia, comprising neck badge and breast star, silver, gold and enamel, the reverse of the star inscribed ‘Cap: & Brev: Lt. Col: H. M. L. Rundle, R.A. 1893’, several chips to red enamel; ORDER OF THE MEDJIDIE, 3rd Class neck badge, silver, silver-gilt, gold and enamel, the reverse fitted with brooch pin and inscribed ‘Captain & Brevet Major H. M. L. Rundle Roy: Art: 1885’; ORDER OF OSMANIEH, 3rd Class neck badge, silver-gilt and enamels, badly damaged, the reverse fitted with brooch pin, inscribed on the reverse of the crescent suspension ‘Brev: Maj: H. Rundle’, the backstraps of all clasps reduced to facilitate mounting, unless otherwise described nearly extremely fine (24)
£20000-25000
D.S.O. London Gazette 12 August 1887: ‘For action at Sarras, in the Soudan’. One of two such awards for this action. C.M.G. London Gazette 2 June 1896: Egyptian Military Intelligence Division. K.C.B. London Gazette 15 November 1898: For services in Egypt and the Soudan, including battles of Atbara and Khartoum. K.C.M.G. London Gazette 19 April 1901: For services in connection with the campaign in South Africa 1899-1900. G.C.B. London Gazette 16 June 1911: Governor and Commander-in-Chief, Malta. G.C.V.O. London Gazette 13 February 1912: Governor of Malta. G.C.M.G. London Gazette 22 June 1914: Governor and Commander-in-Chief, Malta. Order of the Medjidie, 3rd Class London Gazette 23 March 1886: Suakin operations. Order of Osmanieh, 3rd Class London Gazette 4 October 1887: Action at Sarras. Order of Medjidie, 2nd Class London Gazette 21 November 1893: Adjutant-General, Egyptian Army.
M.I.D. London Gazette 21 August 1879: Ulundi - ‘The Gatling guns under Major Owen, Royal Artillery, and Lieutenant Rundle, Royal Artillery, came into action a little in advance of the front face of the square. Combined with the fire of the infantry they effectually checked the daring attempt of the enemy to come to close quarters.’
M.I.D. London Gazette 25 August 1885: Sudan Frontier Force operations near Suakim.
M.I.D. London Gazette 21 June 1887: Action at Sarras - ‘I attach Rundle Bey's Report; his energy, ability, and soldier like qualities are well known to you, Sir. The dash and decision of his advance on Sarras, and tenure of the station and fortified heights, and post to the east and north of it under short range rifle fire, gave time to the Infantry and guns to arrive, and, combined with his subsequent handling of his guns and Cavalry, furnished that co-operation of arms indispensable to the success achieved.’
M.I.D. London Gazette 6 September 1889: Toski - ‘Major H. M. L. Rundle, D.S.O., Royal Artillery, ably commanded the Artillery. His two guns, Horse Battery, did excellent service, first at long range, and later at close quarters, firing case. His guns, both Horse and Field Battery were always in the right place.’
M.I.D. London Gazette 3 November 1896: Dongola - ‘In Colonel Rundle, C.M.G., D.S.O. (Royal Artillery), I had a thoroughly efficient Chief of the Staff; his previous experience as Adjutant-General of the Egyptian Army rendered him specially fitted for the post, the duties of which he has performed with great ability. The peculiar nature of the campaign rendered his task an arduous one, and the numerous difficulties as they occurred were met by him with that same care and forethought which characterised his work throughout the campaign.’
M.I.D. London Gazette 25 January 1898: ‘The presence of a considerable force of Dervishes at Metemma necessitates the maintenance of a strong garrison at Merowe under the command of Major-General H. M. L. Rundle, C.M.G., D.S.O. (Royal Artillery), to safeguard the Dongola District, but it is satisfactory to note that the tribes inhabiting the Bayuda Desert are almost without exception loyal to the Egyptian Government.’
M.I.D. London Gazette 24 May 1898: ‘The long line of communications extending from Assouan south was placed under the command of Major-General Rundle, and it was due to the energy displayed by his staff and the officers commanding stations that the troops were kept amply supplied.’
M.I.D. London Gazette 30 September 1898: Omdurman - ‘It would be impossible for any commander to have been more ably seconded than I was by the General Officers serving under me. Major-Generals Hunter, Rundle, and Gatacre have displayed the highest qualities as daring and skilful leaders, as well as being endowed with administrative capabilities of a high order.’
M.I.D. London Gazette 16 April 1901 and 29 July 1902: South Africa.
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