Three: Ship’s Steward Assistant (General Mess) C. Emery, Royal Navy

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (C. Emery. Asst. Sh: Stew: H.M.S. “Tamar.”); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Chas. Emery. Sh. Std. Assistt. (General Mess) H.M.S. Tamar) impressed naming; Khedive’s Star, dated 1882, mounted on card for display, minor edge nicks, otherwise generally very fine or better, scarce (3) £300-£400

O. Stirling Lee Collection, Dix Noonan Webb, December 2004 (when sold without the Khedive’s Star).

Charles Emery was born in Somerstown, Portsmouth, Hampshire in October 1848. He joined the Royal Navy as a Domestic 2nd Class in January 1873, and advanced to Assistant Steward for General Mess in September 1880. Service included with H.M.S. Tamar from August 1879 until July 1883. Emery was discharged to Pension in June 1893.

Sold with copied service papers.