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Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Barjew Stroud. Lg. Sea. H.M.S. Nassau.) engraved naming, very fine £70-£90

Barjew Stroud/Bargen Strood (various spellings of name known) was born in Portisham, Dorset, in July 1843. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in September 1858, and advanced to Petty Officer 1st Class in November 1876. His service included with H.M.S. Nassau from November 1874 to May 1877 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in August 1876). Stroud transferred to the H.M. Coast Guard in September 1877, and served as a Commissioned Boatman at Pevensey. He was shore pensioned in November 1884.

Sold with copied service papers.