Baltic 1854-55 (W. Mantle, H.M.S. Wrangler) engraved naming, slight edge bruising, very fine £120-160

William Mantle was born in Lulworth, Dorsetshire. Entered the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 12 April 1853 and was advanced to Boy 1st Class in July 1854. Served on Tartarus, July 1853-July 1854; and Wrangler, July 1854-January 1856. Served as Commander’s Steward on board Snake, from January 1856. With copied roll extracts.