Naval Long Service And Good Conduct Medal, 1837 certificate_of_authenticity advancing towards us north of

advancing towards us north of Menin road

textbook example by this maker

slight enamel loss to crescent moon and center appliqué

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Naval Long Service And Good Conduct Medal, 1837 certificate_of_authenticity advancing towards us north of1st Type, Anchor Version. (W. WILLIAMS Corporal Rl. Marines H. M. S. MELVILLE, 25 Years). Naming is officially engraved on the reverse in combination of capitals and script. Very crisp detail, original ring suspension replaced with scroll claw foot suspender plus new ribbon, older ribbon accompanies medal but in two pieces, minor contact marks, fine. William Williams, date medal approved: August 28, 1837. PRO Reference: ADM 1 1751, A. 733. (BSC259)