This wonderful archive of a Mason and his career at sea is being sold by Lockdales of Ipswich, Suffolk. It is estimated to sell for £800.
The catalogue description reads: "Superb Naval group to James Joseph Day. Day joined the Fleet as a boy on 18th July 1895 finally attaining the rank of Master Superintendent on his retirement 9th May 1946.
He was Awarded the Humane Society Bronze Medal in 1912, Mentioned for Gallant Conduct on 7th June 1926, and thanked by the Colonial Government for the efficient manner in which he officiated as Captain of the Port, Gibraltar during the Spanish crisis during the period 23rd - 27th July 1936, also the appreciation of His Excellency The Governor and Commander-in-Chief for his valuable work. MBE Gazetted 13th June 1946, and ISM Awarded 20th Dec 1946. Medals - Cased MBE (Civil) + Original Certificate, BWM & Mercantile Marine Medal, 1935 Jubilee Medal, GVI Imperial Service Medal (boxed) with original paperwork, Humane Society Medal in Bronze (cased) with original Certificate, plus matching Miniature Medals. Day was a keen Racing Yachtsman, with the lot including his original Log Book for his yacht the Poppy dated 1924 to 1930 which he raced at the Gibraltar Yacht Club, several framed and loose photos of the Poppy and of Day in his Masonic Regalia.
Also noted seven Masonic Medals in silver & gold, various Regalia including his Sword, and two Flying Helmets. An interesting lot worthy of further research."
