The Ron Tuppen Collection of Naval Medals to Engine Room Officers

Three: Chief Engine Room Artificer H. T. Blandford, Royal Navy

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 2 clasps, Alexandria 11th July, Suakin 1884 (E.R. Artfr., H.M.S. “Decoy”); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Ch. E.R.A., H.M.S. Duke of Wellington) impressed naming; Khedive’s Star, 1882, unnamed, nearly extremely fine, scarce (3) £300-360

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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66 clasps for Alexandrai and 66 for Suakin 1884 awarded to H.M.S. Decoy.

Henry Theodore Blandford was born in Poole, Dorsetshire on 29 December 1857. Entering the Royal Navy as an Acting Engine Room Artificer on 30 November 1880, he was confirmed in that rank in October 1881. Serving on Decoy, November 1881-January 1885, he saw action at the bombardment of Alexandria, 11 July 1882 and later still at Suakin during 1884. He attained the rank of Chief Engine Room Artificer in July 1891 when on Imperieuse. Forfeited his L.S. & G.C. Medal on 19 October 1892 but this was restored on 14 March 1901 when serving on Duke of Wellington. Pensioned 10 May 1901.

With copied service paper.