Baltic 1854-55 (T. Freeman, R.M. H.M.S. Colossus.) contemporarily engraved in block serif capitals, lightly polished, very fine £120-£160

Thomas Freeman was born at Preston Bisset, Buckinghamshire, and attested for the Royal Marines in November 1853, aged 18, declaring prior service with the 1st Royal Surrey Regiment of Militia. During his service he served in H.M.S. Colossus, H.M.S. Brave, H.M.S. Highflyer, and H.M.S. Victoria & Albert, being promoted to Corporal in May 1865. He served for a total of 11 years and 190 days, and was discharged from service in May 1865, on account of rheumatism contracted on active service.

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