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№ 909

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26 March 2014

Hammer Price:
£170

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (G. Monument, Qr. Mr. H.M.S. “Eclipse”) pitted, nearly very fine £140-180

Goeorge Monument was born in Hull, Yorkshire on 3 August 1850. Served on Eclipse, January 1880-September 1883 and on Tyne, January 1885-March 1888. Pensioned ashore, 15 May 1890 having attained the rank of Petty Officer 1st Class in February 1880.

With copied service paper and roll extract.