Description
Clasp Perak
S. Martin ORD. H.M.S. Modeste
With copy medal roll and brief service details
Clasp was awarded for service between November 1874 and March 1876. Perak situated on the West of the Milay Peninsula suffered from constant disruption between the Milay Chiefs and Milay and Chinese citizens. Piracy was also rampant off the Perak coast. The Royal Navy was deployed off the coast and the adjacent rivers between the 12th November 1875 and 20th March 1876 including landing Naval brigades who served as rocket and gun parties. Approximately 258 medals with this clasp were awarded to H.M.S. Modeste.
Stuart Martin was born in Dublin 12th February 1856 and enlisted on 10th February 1874 serving on various ships as listed.
Condition as shown in photographs
