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№ 721

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19 June 2024

Hammer Price:
£130

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Frank Taylor. Painter 1st Class H.M.S. Danae) impressed naming, minor edge nicks, good very fine £70-£90

Frank Taylor was born in Leamington, Warwickshire, in August 1851. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 1st Class in January 1868, and advanced to Painter 1st Class in March 1876. His service included with H.M.S. Danae from September 1876 to July 1881 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in April 1880). Taylor was shore pensioned in August 1889.

Sold with copied service papers.