Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension, engraved naming (Wm. Emmett Qr Mr H.M.S. Audacious.) very fine £140-£180

William Emmett was born in Liverpool on 22 March 1837. He enlisted into the Royal Navy in January 1861 as a Leading Seaman and was first posted to H.M.S. Trafalgar. He later served with numerous other ships and establishments including H.M.S. Excellent, Mutine, Monarch, Royal Oak and Topaze. Emmett joined H.M.S. Audacious in May 1873 and whilst serving with this ship was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. He was discharged to pension in January 1881.