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Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Rd. T. Bowden. Lg. Sea. H.M.S Thetis) engraved naming, very minor official correction after rate, toned, good very fine £120-£160

Richard Thomas Bowden was born in Devonport on 22 February 1844, and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 1st Class on 1 April 1861. Advanced Leading Seaman on 30 September 1875, he was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 13 January 1876.