The important campaign group of three awarded to Rear-Admiral B. C.

The important campaign group of three awarded to Rear-Admiral B. C. T. Pim, Royal Navy, a pioneer of early Arctic Exploration, indeed global exploration, who rose to national prominence as rescuer of Captain McClure and his surviving crew from Mercy Bay in 1853; twice wounded in action by the Russians and Chinese, he was called to the Bar of the Inner Temple in 1873 and succeeded Liberal Sir Charles John Wingfield as Conservative Member of Parliament for Gravesend in 1874 Baltic 1854-55, unnamed as issued; China 1857-60, no clasp, unnamed as issued; Arctic Medal 1818-55, unnamed as issued, all with contemporary silver brooch buckles; together with the recipient’s Judicial Badge, 82mm x 58mm, silver-gilt, the reverse engraved ‘Captain Bedford Pim J.P., United Service Club London S.W. In 1765 His Majesty George III gave to the Magistrates of the City, and Liberty of Westminster, permission to distinguish themselves by wearing the Arms of Westminster, with the Emblems of Magistracy on a gold shield, fastened to a ribbon hanging down the breast.’, heavy toning throughout, generally good very fine and an important group(4) £4,000-£5,000.

Estimate:£4,000

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