Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (2) (Wm. Brooking, 2nd Yeo. Of Sig., H.M.S. Vivid; J. S. Bryan, Sailmaker, H.M.S. Minotaur.) both with impressed naming, first with suspension claw crudely re-affixed and now fixed suspension, second with suspension reconstituted, first nearly very fine, second fine (2) £70-£90

William Brooking was born in Ashill, Co. Mayo, Ireland, in November 1863. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in April 1879, and advanced to Master-at-Arms in January 1896. Brooking advanced to Chief Master-at-Arms, and then to Commissioned Master-at-Arms and served in that capacity during the Great War (entitled to British War and Victory Medals).

John Smith Bryan was born in Banton, Yorkshire, in August 1845. He joined the Royal Navy as a Sailmaker in January 1873, and service included with H.M.S. Minotaur from November 1875 until October 1880. Bryan transferred to the Coast Guard, and advanced to Commissioned Boatswain - serving at Flamborough Head and Seaham Harbour.

The medal to Bryan was found on a beach, and is suitably worn by water.

Sold with copied service papers.