Pair: Chief Engine Room Artificer J. O. Davidson, Royal Navy

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (E.R. Artfr., H.M.S. “Superb”); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Eng. Rm. Artfr., H.M.S. Asia) impressed naming, edge bruising and contact marks, nearly very fine (2) £220-260

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Ron Tuppen Collection of Naval Medals to Engine Room Officers.

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John Ogilvie Davidson was born in Edinburgh on 29 September 1856. Entering the Royal Navy as an Acting Engine Room Artificer on 9 November 1877, he was confirmed in that rank in April 1879. Served on Superb, October 1880-December 1883, taking part in the bombardment of Alexandria, 11 July 1882. Awarded the Royal Navy L.S. & G.C. in December 1887 when on Asia. He attained the rank of Chief Engine Room Artificer in 1891 when on Excellent. Pensioned ashore on 3 December 1897 and invalided from the service on 4 November 1898.

With copied service paper.