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Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Fras Beatty. 2nd Captn Qr. D. Men. H.M.S. Narcissus.) engraved naming, toned, minor edge nicks, otherwise good very fine £80-£100

Francis Beatty was born in Maenporth, Cornwall, in August 1845. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in April 1860, and advanced to Petty Officer Class 1 in May 1876. Service included with H.M.S. Narcissus between July 1874 and May 1877 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in June 1875). Beatty was shore pensioned in September 1883.

Sold with copied service papers.