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Auction: 25001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 152

South Africa 1877-79, no clasp (R. J. W. Earl. Engr. R.N. H.M.S. "Tamar."), good very fine

216 Medals - all without clasp - issued to Tamar.

Richard J. W. Earl was born on 28 June 1846 and was appointed from the Full Pay Ledger as Assistant Engineer 2nd Class in February 1867. Advanced Engineer in April 1873, he served aboard Tamar from March 1878-April 1879, including off South Africa. Put on Half Pay from June 1885 and Retired Pay in June 1890, during his career Earl was several times put before Court Martial. His widow applied for a pension in late 1892.

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Estimate
£300 to £500

Starting price
£240