Auction Catalogue

15 December 2000

Starting at 12:00 PM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

The Regus Conference Centre  12 St James Square  London  SW1Y 4RB

Lot

№ 867

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15 December 2000

Hammer Price:
£1,100

Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Amazon 13 March 1806 (William Green) some edge bruising and minor contact wear, otherwise very fine £1200-1500

William Green is confirmed on the roll as a Sergeant Royal Marines aboard H.M.S. Amazon for this action. Seven other men with these names are shown on the roll for various clasps, including three for Syria. Only 29 clasps were issued for the capture of the French 40-gun Belle Poule by the Amazon on 13 March 1806.