Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, El-Teb-Tamaai (J. L. Stanning, Plumber, H.M.S. Tyne), nearly extremely fine £140-160

John Lamacraft Stanning was born in Plymouth, Devon in September 1836 and entered the Royal Navy as a Plumber’s Mate in March 1869. He was not, however, present in the engagements at El-Teb and Tamaai, but rather entitled to the clasp ‘Suakin 1884’ for his services as a crew member of H.M.S. Tyne in the period September 1884 to September 1887. He was pensioned ashore in the following year; sold with copied service record and roll details.