Special Collections

Sold between 2 March & 1 December 2004

2 parts

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Medals for Services at Sea from the Collection of the Late Oliver Stirling Lee

Oliver Stirling Lee

Lot

№ 75

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1 December 2004

Hammer Price:
£260

Three: Commissioned Boatman A. Govier, H.M. Coast Guard, late Royal Navy

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89
, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (Sailmrs. Crew, H.M.S. Coquette); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Comd. Boatn., H.M. Coast Guard), impressed naming; Khedive’s Star 1884-6, contact marks, generally very fine or better (3) £200-250

Just over 60 “Suakin 1885” clasps were awarded to the crew of H.M.S. Coquette.