Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., wide suspension, dated ‘1848’ below bust (James Holland Pri. R.M. Plymouth Div. 21 Yrs.) edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise better than good fine and very scarce £1,400-£1,800

Approximately 100 dated ‘1848’ long service medals were awarded.

James Holland was born in the Parish of Newhale, near Burton upon Trent, Derbyshire. He attested for the Royal Marines at Birmingham on 17 October 1828, aged 21, a blacksmith by trade. He served in the Plymouth Division as a Private throughout until 26 February 1850, when he was discharged due to length of service, which amounted to 21 years 4 months and 10 days (including 15 years 4 months and 17 days afloat). His L.S. & G.C. medal was one of 10 forwarded to the Commandant for delivery on 19 February 1850, together with a notation that a gratuity of £5 was to be paid by the Accountant General. Sold with copied attestation papers.