Lot 5560

Description

Trio: China War Medal 1900; British War Medal 1914-18; Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (EVIIR). E.S.Mutton. C.P.O. Victoria. Nav. Cont. on first medal, Lieutenant E.S.Mutton. R.A.N. on second medal, E.S.Mutton P.O. 1st Class on last medal. First two medals impressed, last medal engraved. Extremely fine.

Edward Smith Mutton, born 14Apr1869 Portsmouth, England; joined Permanent Naval Forces 10Feb1886; to China as CPO with Victoria Naval Contingent, Emb.30Jul1900; RTA 25Apr1901; promoted Chief Gunner A & I Staff 01Jul1911; promoted Lieutenant A & I Staff 01Apr1916; promoted Lt Commander A & I Staff 01Apr1924; appointed Hon Aide-de-Camp to Governor-General 01Jun1925; renewed appointment 01Jun1928-13Apr1929; to Retired List with rank of Commander 14Apr1929. Together with contemporary medal case and remnants of original ribbons and original three medal mounting bar.