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Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Math Flynn, Coxn 1st Cl. H.M.S. Rupert.) impressed naming, toned, very fine £120-£160

Mathias Flynn was born in Charlton, Kent, in April 1858. He joined the Royal Navy as Boy 2nd Class in May 1874, and advanced to Coxswain 1st Class in May 1887, and to Petty Officer 1st Class in January 1889. His service included with H.M.S. Superb from October 1880 to December 1883 (entitled to Egypt Medal with ‘Alexandria 11th July’ clasp, when borne on Ship’s Book as ‘Matthew Flynn’), and H.M.S. Rupert between August and September 1885, and from October 1885 to May 1887 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in February 1887). Flynn was shore pensioned in October 1896.

Sold with copied service papers.