Auction Catalogue

19 June 2024

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

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Lot

№ 725

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19 June 2024

Hammer Price:
£150

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (H. J. Rolling, Cooper. H.M.S. Nile.) impressed naming, very fine £80-£100

Herbert John Rolling was born in St. Austell, Cornwall, in June 1859. He joined the Royal Navy as a Cooper in January 1885, and advanced to Petty Officer 1st Class in March 1892. His service included with H.M.S. Nile between January 1898 and December 1900 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in May 1900). Rolling was shore pensioned in February 1907.

Sold with copied service papers.