Naval Long Service And Good Conduct Medal, 1837 certificate_of_authenticity at the age of 32

at the age of 32

Pembroke II on May 28th and to the Cruiser Boedicia on June 10th

textbook example by this maker

By the end of the year

Naval Long Service And Good Conduct Medal, 1837 certificate_of_authenticity at the age of 321st 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)