Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Trafalgar (B. Simmonds) minor nicks, otherwise nearly extremely fine £4000-5000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Naval Medals from the collection formed by Captain W. A. Tinlin, M.C., late 14th London Regiment (1880-1965).

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Sold at Sotheby, April 1911, Glendining, February 1921, and Mackenzie Collection 1934.

Benjamin Simmonds served as Carpenter’s Crew on board the Thunderer, Lieutenant John Stockholm acting Captain, at the battle of Trafalgar.