Four, Lt. Commr.j.higgins. R.n. certificate_of_authenticity in Mappin & Webb

in Mappin & Webb

In woven blue silver thread on blue cord

and silver hallmarked 800

he did go on to obtain a commission in the Royal Canadian Rifles and witness active service in the Fenian troubles of 1866

marked on reverse "T

Four, Lt. Commr.j.higgins. R.n. certificate_of_authenticity in Mappin & WebbThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire OBE Badge, silver gilt; Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882 89 (J. HIGGINS, A. B. H. M. S. MINOTAUR) Naming is Royal Navy engraved in block capitals; British War Medal 1914 18. (LT. COMMR. J. HIGGINS. R. N.) Officially impressed; Khedives Stars 1882 91 (Un named). All are court mounted, generally very fine condition. John Higgins was born on September 1, 1863. Ranks: Able Seaman, c. 1882; Boatswain, 27th March