Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Jas. J. Godding, Chf. Gunrs. Mate, H.M.S. Excellent) engraved naming, in its named card box of issue, extremely fine £140-£180

Dix Noonan Webb, June 2002.

James John Godding was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire in May 1842. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in July 1856, and served with H.M.S. Cruiser, August 1857 - May 1861 (entitled to China Medal, no clasp). Godding advanced to Gunner’s Mate in January 1869, and to Chief Petty Officer in March 1874. Service included with H.M.S. Warrior, May 1861 - November 1864, and H.M.S. Excellent, January 1873 - January 1876 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in May 1875). Godding was Shore Pensioned in May 1880.

Sold with copied service papers.