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№ 578

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17 July 2024

Hammer Price:
£140

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Alxr. Robinson, A.B. H.M.Yt. Victoria & Albert.) engraved naming, nearly extremely fine £100-£140

Alexander Robinson was born in Selsey, Sussex, on 1 August 1844, and volunteered for the Royal Navy as Boy 2nd Class on 1 August 1862. Posted to Arrogant, Dauntless, Barracouta and Monarch, he transferred as Able Seaman to Victoria and Albert on 19 December 1871. Advanced Leading Seaman 15 July 1873, he was discharged from the Royal Yacht on 17 May 1874, his conduct recorded as ‘very good’.

Sold with copied service record.