Auction Catalogue

25 September 2008

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 1084

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25 September 2008

Hammer Price:
£1,600

Naval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, Navarino, Syria (William Williamson) edge bruise, otherwise nearly extremely fine £1600-1800

Ex Glendining February 1925. Only 114 medals issued with these two clasps.

William Williamson was rated as an Ordinary Seaman and served in the Gunner’s Crew aboard H.M.S.
Asia at Navarino, and aboard H.M.S. Ganges at Syria, but now rated as an Able Seaman. Sold with copied pages from various Ship’s Description Books.