The Collection of Medals formed by The Late John Hillard

China 1842 (John Speed, H.M.S. Wellesley), edge nicks and contact marks, otherwise generally very fine £350-400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals formed by The Late John Hillard.

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John Speed, who was born in Fulford, Cheshire and entered the Royal Navy in September 1837, served as an Admiral’s Steward during his time aboard H.M.S. Wellesley in the First China War. He appears to have come ashore for a final time in February 1853; sold with roll verification.