The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals (Part 1)

Pair: China 1842 (Henry Norris, Petty Offr., H.M.S. Blenheim); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., wide suspension (Bo. Mate. Cormorant 23 Yrs.) light contact marks, otherwise good very fine (2)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals.

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Served in China as Bosun’s Mate. He was awarded the L.S. & G.C. medal on 8 December 1847, this being the earliest known award of this type. The last Anchor type L.S. & G.C. was issued on 27 November 1847.