A superb Arctic 1875-76 group of five awarded to Lieutenant-Commander

A superb Arctic 1875-76 group of five awarded to Lieutenant-Commander J. Thornback, Royal Navy, who attempted to reach the North Pole via Smith Sound whilst serving as Able Seaman in H.M.S. Discovery Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, no clasp (J. Thornback. Bosn. R.N. H.M.S. Serapis.); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp (Ch. Bosn. J. Thornback, R.N., H.M.S. Monarch.); British War Medal 1914-20 (Lt. Commr. J. Thornback. R.N.); Arctic Medal 1875-76 (Jas. Thornback. A.B. H.M.S. Discovery. 1875-76.); Khedive’s Star, dated 1884, unnamed as issued, mounted court-style for display, good very fine (5) £4,000-£5,000.

Estimation:€4,769.34

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