Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (J. Long. Captn. Qr. Dk. Men H.M.S. Topaze.) impressed naming, very fine £80-£100

John Long was born in Douglas, Co. Cork, in December 1838. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in January 1854, and advanced to Petty Officer 1st Class in October 1872. He served with H.M.S. Topaze from October 1872 to July 1874, and from April 1875 to May 1877 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in May 1877). Long was shored pensioned in August 1877.

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