Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Josph. Best Comd. Boatmn. H.M. Coast Gd.) engraved naming, edge bruise, nearly very fine £100-£140

Joseph Best was born in Plymouth on 3 January 1839 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 27 January 1854. Posted to H.M.S. Recruit, he served in the Crimea (Medal and clasp Azoff) and was raised Captain of the Forecastle aboard Phoebe 22 June 1862. Transferred from Valiant to the Coastguard on 19 November 1869, he was advanced Commissioned Boatman, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 2 October 1896.

Sold with copied service record.