Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., Anchor obverse (George Spence, Boatswains Mate H.M.S. Victory 21 Years) fitted with usual rings for suspension, very fine £800-1000

Formerly in the Douglas-Morris Collection.

George Spence joined the Navy on 24 June 1822, and served aboard H.M. ships Victor, September 1823 to May 1831, Nautilus, June 1831 to January 1834, Rainbow, February 1834 to May 1838, and Victory, July 1838 to November 1847. He was awarded his L.S. & G.C. medal on 17 September 1844.