[1] After the outbreak of the Anglo-Egyptian War in 1882, the United Kingdom met with opposition from Ahmed ‘Urabi a nationalist and supporter of Egyptian independence.

[4] The Khedive also made a small number of awards of the Star to Egyptian civilians for non-military service.

On the obverse, the centre of the star shows an image of the sphinx with the pyramids in the background, all within a ring bearing the word "EGYPT" and the appropriate date, above the corresponding Arabic inscription.

[6] The medal was manufactured by Henry Jenkins and Sons of Birmingham,[7] who also made the Kabul to Kandahar Star of 1880.

[8] There are four variations of the star that correspond to the different campaigns with only one star, the earliest qualified for, awarded to each recipient:[9] For service in the Sudan during the Mahdist War: In addition, a clasp inscribed Tokar in Arabic only (توكار) was awarded to those present at the action at Tokar on 19 February 1891.