Orders, Decorations and Medals

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (J. H. Dangerfield, Painter 1 Cl., H.M.S. Penelope) minor scratches over first initial, better than very fine £130-150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to Offices and Ratings of H.M.S. Penelope.

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John Henry Dangerfield was born in Stroud, Gloucestershire and entered the Royal Navy in November 1866. A Painter 1st Class by the time of his service in H.M.S. Penelope (October 1881 to June 1883), he was awarded the L.S. & G.C. Medal in August 1886 and was pensioned ashore in November 1896; sold with a file of research, including copied service record.