A scarce ‘wide suspension’ L.S. & G.C. medal dated ‘1848’ below the bust awarded to Ship’s Cook John Paul for 24 years service

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., wide suspension, dated ‘1848’ below bust (John Paul, Ships Cook, H.M.S. Inconstant. 24 Ys.) very fine £1000-1200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, An Extensive Collection of Medals for Long and Meritorious Service.

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Approximately 100 dated ‘1848’ long service medals were awarded, this example being approved on 3 December, 1850, the last known award of the ‘1848’ dated issue; the ultimate award is thought to have been made on 6 December 1850 to Frederick Woodrow, Seaman's Schoolmaster, H.M.S. Volage, for 28 Years service, but this medal has not yet been seen.