The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals (Part 1)

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu (Jas. T. Davis, Master. “Cleopatra”) fitted with contemporary silver ribbon brooch, nearly extremely fine

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals.

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James Thomas Davis served as Second Master in charge on board the SEAFLOWER cutter, on the Home station, from August 1836 until November 1841, when he was advanced to Master. He served subsequently in the VIRAGO from June 1843 until November 1847, and in the CLEOPATRA from April 1849 until September 1853. As Master of the TRITON he earned the Crimea medal without clasp, and retired as Staff Commander in 1863.