GVI NAVAL SWORD

GVI NAVAL SWORD named to R.A.S. Platt. R.N. - Submarine Officer Lieutenant Ralph Anthony Saville Platt was in born in Farnham Surrey in 1919. Platt joined the Royal Navy as a Cadet on 1st January 1937. He first served on HMS Frobisher, which was a Cadet Training Cruiser. Progressing steadily through the ranks, upon his discharge he was serving as a Lieutenant. During the Second World War, Platt served on a variety of ships. Most interestingly HMS Seawolf (Submarine) from February 1943 till April 1944. Seawolf earlier in the war had involvement with the Bismarck and Tirpitz. Previously Platt had served on HMS Upright, (Submarine) which was involved in sinking a number of Italian ships. During the Siege of Malta, he was based at HMS St Angelo, a Submarine depot. Platt was discharged as medically unfit on the 12th of May 1946. In the post-war years, he emigrated to Australia, passing away there in 2004. Some light wear to scabbard and blade. Named R.A.S. Platt. R.N