Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (P. Steer, Chf. Gr’s Mte. & Instr, H.M.S. Hercules.) impressed naming, edge nicks, very fine £80-£120

Philip Steer was born in East Allington, Devon, in June 1844. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in August 1858, and advanced to Leading Seaman in February 1870. Steer advanced to Chief Petty Officer in May 1883, and service included with H.M.S. Hercules at Poole Harbour from June 1884 to May 1888. He was shore pensioned on the latter date.

Sold with copied service papers.