Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., Anchor obverse (John Bradford, Sailmaker, H.M.S. Vestal 23 Years) fitted with usual rings for suspension, brooch marks to reverse but naming unaffected, otherwise nearly very fine £400-£500

Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, February 1998.

John Bradford was born in Plymouth in c.1803 and joined the Royal Navy in August 1821. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 1 July 1847, whilst serving as a Sailmaker in H.M.S. Vestal. His previous ships are recorded as H.M. Ships Doris, Pandora, Orestes, Portland, Belleisle, Calcutta, and Thunderer.

Sold with some service details.