735
Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (199161. Charles Hobden, A.B. H.M.S. Caroline.)...
Description
Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (199161. Charles Hobden, A.B. H.M.S. Caroline.) very fine £50-£70 --- Charles Hobden was born in Brighton, Sussex, in January 1883. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in May 1898, and advanced to Able Seaman in January 1902. Hobden transferred to the Coast Guard in September 1912, and served as a Boatman at Shanklin, Isle of Wight. He returned to service with the Royal Navy with the outbreak of the Great War, and served with H.M.S. Caroline from December 1914 to March 1919. During the latter period she was engaged as part of the Grand Fleet's 4th Light Cruiser Squadron and remained with it, fighting as part of it at the Battle of Jutland on 31 May - 1 June 1916, under the command of Captain Henry R. Crooke (awarded L.S. & G.C. in January 1916). After the War, Hobden returned to the Coast Guard and served at various postings in the Humber area. Sold with copied service papers.
Auction Details
Shipping
T&Cs & Important Info
Ask seller a question
Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (199161. Charles Hobden, A.B. H.M.S. Caroline.) very fine £50-£70 --- Charles Hobden was born in Brighton, Sussex, in January 1883. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in May 1898, and advanced to Able Seaman in January 1902. Hobden transferred to the Coast Guard in September 1912, and served as a Boatman at Shanklin, Isle of Wight. He returned to service with the Royal Navy with the outbreak of the Great War, and served with H.M.S. Caroline from December 1914 to March 1919. During the latter period she was engaged as part of the Grand Fleet's 4th Light Cruiser Squadron and remained with it, fighting as part of it at the Battle of Jutland on 31 May - 1 June 1916, under the command of Captain Henry R. Crooke (awarded L.S. & G.C. in January 1916). After the War, Hobden returned to the Coast Guard and served at various postings in the Humber area. Sold with copied service papers.
Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria
Sale Date(s)
Venue Address
16 Bolton Street
London
W1J 8BQ
United Kingdom
General delivery information available from the auctioneer
If you are successful in purchasing lot/s being auctioned by us and opt for the item/s to be sent to you, we will use the following methods of shipment:
Within the UK
If you live within the UK, items will be despatched using Royal Mail Special Delivery. This service provides parcel tracking (via the Royal Mail website) and next weekday delivery (betwen 9am and 1pm). Items delivered within the UK are covered by our insurance company. Heavy and bulky lots will be sent by courier, in discussion with the client.
Outside of the UK
If the item/s being sent are worth under £1000 in total they are sent using Royal Mail’s Signed For International service. This ensures the item must be signed for when it is delivered.
If the item/s being sent are valued at over £1000 in total they will be sent using FedEx. This service allows next day delivery to customers in many parts of the US and parcels are fully trackable using the FedEx website.
Shipping Exceptions
Certain lots such as those containing glass or sharp implements, etc., may not be suitable for in-house shipping within or outside of the UK. Please contact Noonans with any queries.
Important Information
Auctioneer's Buyers Premium: 24% (+VAT)
There is an additional charge of 4.95% (+VAT/sales tax)
