Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension, engraved naming (Jno Sye Sailmr H.M.S. Thalia) good very fine £140-£180

John Sye was born at Falmouth, Cornwall, on 22 October 1842, and joined the Navy as a Sailmaker aboard H.M.S. Canopus on 20 September 1864, transferring to Maeander the same day. He joined Flora in February 1866, and Thalia in August 1871 where he remained until 22 March 1875. His medal was awarded to 4 August 1875.