Orders, Decorations & Medals - British Groups

Lot 3606    SESSION 13 (2.30PM THURSDAY 4TH APRIL)    Orders, Decorations & Medals - British Groups

Estimate $550
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $330

TRIO: East and West Africa Medal 1887-1900, - clasp Benin 1897; British War Medal 1914-18; Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (GVR type 1 with non-swivelling bar). H.Allshorn, C.P.O., H.M.S.Theseus. on first medal, 95934 H.F.Allshorn. C.P.O. R.N. on second medal, 95934. Herbert Allshorn, C.P.O. H.M.S.Pembroke. on last medal. All medals impressed. The first medal with original ribbon and this worn, the last two without ribbons, nicely toned, some contact marks, otherwise very fine - good very fine.

In January 1897 HMS Theseus was ordered from the Mediterranean to join the fleet of Rear Admiral Sir Harry Rawson for a punitive expedition against Benin. The mission was successful and Benin was captured on 18 February, however the ship's crew suffered badly from Malaria to such a degree that the ship had to be disinfected later that year during refitting at the base in Chatham.