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Sold on 25 March 2013

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The Ron Tuppen Collection of Naval Medals to Engine Room Officers

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№ 928

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26 March 2013

Hammer Price:
£110

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Geo. Skeens, C.E.R.A., H.M.S. Royal Arthur) impressed naming, edge bruising, good very fine £70-90

George Skeens was born in Southsea, Hampshire on 30 June 1862. Entering the Royal Navy in June 1885, he attained the rank of Chief Engine Room Artificer 1st Class in April 1904. Awarded the L.S. & G.C. in 1900. Pensioned in January 1907.

With copied service paper