Explanatory note

This Order is made under the Navy and Marines (Property of Deceased) Act, 1865.

It consolidates the previous Order of 28th December, 1865; and subsequent amending Orders, and sets out the current regulations for:—

1. (a)

   the deposit with the Admiralty of wills of seamen and marines;

2. (b)

   the disposal by the Admiralty of the naval assets of deceased officers, seamen, marines, pensioners, civil servants and other persons; and

3. (c)

   the disposal by the Admiralty of medals and decorations of deceased officers, seamen and marines.