Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Sailmaker J. Hobby, Royal Navy

Ashantee 1873-74, no clasp (J. Hobby, Sailmr. H.M.S. Encounter. 73-74) traces of brooch-mounting to obverse field; Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (J. Hobby, Sailmkr. H.M.S. “Minotaur”); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Josh. Hobby. Sailmr H.M.S. Encounter.) engraved naming; Khedive’s Star, dated 1882, unnamed as issued, mounted on card for display, otherwise generally very fine or better (4) £300-£400

Joseph Hobby was born in Lymington, Hampshire, in November 1844. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in April 1859, and served with H.M.S. Royal Albert from that date until January 1861. Hobby advanced to Sailmaker’s Mate in June 1872, and subsequent service as a Sailmaker included with H.M.S. Encounter between August 1872 and December 1877. He then served with H.M.S. Minotaur from April 1882 until May 1883, and was shore pensioned in June 1883.

Sold with copied service papers, and medal rolls.