Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (J. Polkinghorn. Carps. Crew, H.M.S .”Tourmaline.”) light pitting, very fine £80-£120

John Polkinghorn was born in Sheerness, Kent, on 19 March 1859 and joined the Royal Navy as Carpenter’s Crew on 11 February 1878. He served in H.M.S. Tourmaline from 25 September 1880 to 23 September 1883, and was advanced Carpenter’s Mate on 12 September 1885. He was discharged, time expired, on 14 April 1888.

Sold with copied record of service and medal roll extract.