Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (David Myers. Qr. Mr. H.M.Y. Enchantress) impressed naming, with ornate unmarked silver top wearing pin, good very fine £100-£140

David Myers was born at Hazel-beach, Pembroke, on 25 December 1836, and joined the Royal Navy as Ordinary Seaman on 16 April 1859. Advanced Able Seaman aboard Blenheim and Bosun’s Mate aboard Revenge 11 August 1867, he was promoted Petty Officer 1st Class at Portsmouth Naval Barracks and transferred to the Admiralty Yacht Enchantress on 19 May 1877. An attractive three-masted paddle steamer, Enchantress spent much of 1878 and 1879 serving the Royal family and local dignitaries in the waters around Dartmouth. Myers was subsequently shore pensioned on 29 June 1879.

Sold with copied service record.