United Kingdom. A First and Second War Group of Six, to Leading Signalman/Yeoman of Signals James John Upton, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (230511, J.J. UPTON, L. SIG., R.N.); British War Medal (230511 J.J. UPTON. Y.S. R.N.); Victory Medal (230511 J.J. UPTON. Y.S. R.N.); Defence Medal; War Medal 1939-1945; and Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (230511 J.J. UPTON. R.P.O. H.M.S. PEMBROKE). Mounted to a suspension with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran, very light contact, original ribbons, near extremely fine. Accompanied by: (i) a Mariner's Telescope: the body in silver-nickel, the shaft wrapped in black-finished leather, engraved in running script to "J.J. Upton" on the ring at the viewing end, the lens measuring 32 mm in diameter and comes with a removal cap cover, the shaft extends to expose the manufacturer's name "MARSON & Co. LONDON", the eyepiece with a sliding cover, measuring 453 mm when compressed and 612 mm in length when fully extended for use; and (ii) Match Holder on a Watch Fob: the holder in silver, intricately engraved and featuring a heart and leafing design, with nine matchsticks inside, measuring 22.5 mm (w) x 35 mm (h) x 10.2 mm (d), on a 330 mm long multi-link chain in bronze gilt that incorporates a barrel-shaped bead. The telescope and match holder are also near extremely fine. 

 

Footnote: James John Upton was born on November 9, 1887 in Whitehead, County Antrim, Ireland. During the First War, he began service in the rank of Leading Signalman with the Royal Navy, as indicated on 1914-15 Star. His rank later changed to Yeoman of Signals, as indicated on his British War Medal and Victory Medal. Upton was serving as a Regulating Petty Officer with H.M.S. Pembroke when he was awarded the Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.