Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Basque Roads 1809 (John Matthews.) scratching on Queen’s cheek, polished, otherwise nearly very fine £1,200-£1,500

John Matthews is confirmed on the roll as a Landsman aboard H.M.S. Unicorn at Basque Roads. Six other men of this name are shown on the rolls for various clasps, including one for Trafalgar and another with four clasps.