Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 3rd June 2025
Lot 190
The Royal Naval Midshipman's dirk and 1846 pattern sword worn by Carol William Phipson Lee 1916-71,
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £378
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Description
The Royal Naval Midshipman's dirk and 1846 pattern sword worn by Carol William Phipson Lee 1916-71, dirk and sword of regulation form, each with its scabbard, the sword with 'C.W.P.LEE R.N.' included in the etched decoration. [2]
Joined the Navy as a Midshipman in 1934 and served in H.M.S. Hood from 1934-36. Later a Torpedo Officer in H.M.S. Dolphin. Retired as Lieutenant-Commander c. 1954.