Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Jno. Foster. C. Qr. D. Men. H.M.S. Invincible) engraved naming, very fine £100-£140

John Foster was born in Holberton, Devon, in August 1841. He joined the Royal Navy as an Ordinary Seaman 2nd Class in June 1860, and advanced to Petty Officer 1st Class in August 1873. His service included with H.M.S. Invincible from August 1872 to October 1876 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in August 1875). Foster was shore pensioned in July 1880.

Sold with copied service papers.