Three: Ship’s Cook 1st Class J. Benson, Royal Navy

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (Act. Sh. Cook, H.M.S. Agincourt); Royal Navy L.S.& G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Sh. Cook 1st Cl., H.M.S. Duke of Wellington); Khedive’s Star, 1882, unnamed as issued, minor edge bruising, slight contact marks, very fine (3) £200-240

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals formed by the late David Dixon.

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James Benson joined the Royal Navy as Assistant Baker in September 1873. He was finally discharged in November 1893 as Chief Ship’s Cook. Sold with copied service details.