Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria, to include the Brian Ritchie Collection (Part I)

Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Shannon Wh. Chesapeake (William Smith) nearly extremely fine £1800-2200

William Smith is confirmed as an Ordinary Seaman on board the Shannon for this famous action. Whilst the medal shows no obvious signs of having been tampered with, it must be stated that there are some 30 other men of this name on the roll for a variety of clasps.