Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension, engraved naming (Morris. Leary. Boatmn. H.M. Coast Gd.) very fine £100-£140

Morris Leary joined the Royal Nay on 28 April 1845, and was promoted Able Seaman on 7 June 1848. He served in H.M.S. Neptune during the Baltic Campaign, and subsequently in H.M.S. Leopard during the Crimean War, being advanced Leading Seaman on 14 December 1854. He transferred to the Coast Guard on 30 January 1857, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in June 1875. Advanced Commissioned Boatman on 26 August 1875, he was shore pensioned on 31 August 1876, after more than 30 years’ service.

Sold with copied record of service and medal roll extracts.