Auction Catalogue

15 May 2024

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Lot

№ 780

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15 May 2024

Hammer Price:
£200

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Edwd Duncan Capt. Mast H.M.S. Simoom.) engraved naming, good very fine £80-£100

Edward (alias Edwin) Duncan was born in Cork, Ireland, in July 1834. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in April 1851, and served with H.M.S. Penelope from May 1852 to January 1855 (entitled to Baltic Medal). His other service included with H.M.S. Simoom from May 1875 to August 1876 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in August 1876). Duncan advanced to Petty Officer 1st Class in October 1877, and was shore pensioned in September 1878.

Sold with copied service papers.