Auction Catalogue

2 December 1992

Starting at 11:30 AM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

The Westbury Hotel  37 Conduit Street  London  W1S 2YF

Lot

№ 53

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2 December 1992

Hammer Price:
£2,400

SPANISH MEDAL FOR BAGUR AND PALAMOS 1810, gold, 47mm diameter with integral loop and ring for suspension, good very fine and rare

This medal was granted in gold and silver by the Spanish Government to certain officers and crew of the British Ships Ajax, Kent and Cambrian, for services rendered in assisting to force the French troops from Catalonia. Records indicate that as few as 8 gold medals were awarded.