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The Ron Tuppen Collection of Naval Medals to Engine Room Officers

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№ 922

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26 March 2013

Hammer Price:
£110

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (J. Gwyther, Ch. E.R.A., H.M.S. Victory) impressed naming, very fine
£80-100

James Gwyther waas born in Pembrock Dock on 6 January 1854. Entering the Royal Navy in April 1878, he attained the rank of Chief Engine Room Artificer in May 1890. Awarded the L.S. & G.C. in 1893; pensioned in 1898. With copied service paper.