Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Copenhagen 1801 (P. Burn, Master) edge bruise, otherwise nearly extremely fine £1000-1200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Richard Magor Collection of Medals Relating to India and Africa, and other Fine Awards.

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Peter Burn joined the Royal Navy, probably from the Merchant service, at the Nore on 14 June 1794, as Master aboard the Iris, in which ship he served for two years. He next served in Glatton before joining the Russell in 1797. During his six years aboard this ship he took part in the battle of Copenhagen in April 1801 when the Russell, closely following the Bellona into action, became grounded ashore when the pilot of the Bellona, ignorant of the waters, led both ships ashore within 450 yards of the rear of the Danish line. Though within easy reach of the Danish ships they were left relatively unmolested and suffered few casualties. Sold with detailed research by Captain Douglas-Morris.