Auction Catalogue

13 December 2007

Starting at 11:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 114

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13 December 2007

Hammer Price:
£5,500

Naval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, 4 Nov 1805, 7th July Boat Service 1809 (William Barrable) nearly extremely fine £4000-4500

William Barrable served as an Able Seaman aboard the Revolutionnaire at Stachan’s action on 4 November 1805, and in the same rate in the boats of the Bellerophon at the capture and destruction of seven gun-boats and twelve merchantmen by a British squadron at Percola Point, Baro Sound, Finland, on 7 July 1809. Approximately 34 clasps were issued for this boat service action.