Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (E. J. Knight Shps Stewd H.M.S. Rl Adelaide) engraved naming, good very fine £80-£100

Edwin John Knight was born in Devonport, Devon, in June 1833. He joined the Royal Navy as a Ship’s Steward 1st Class in October 1871, and subsequent service included with H.M.S. Royal Adelaide on and off between January 1873 and November 1881 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in May 1875). Knight was shore pensioned in November 1881.

Sold with copied service papers.