Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

China 1842 (J. M. O’Brien, 2nd Master, H.M.S. Sapphire) edge bruising, otherwise nearly very fine £800-1000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Kuriheka Collection of British Medals.

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62 medals issued to this ship which also carried 5 R.M. officers and men.

J. M. O’Brien was appointed to the Sapphire as 2nd Master on 10 November 1841. He was second-in-command and one of nine officers on board this ship.