Naval Medals from the Collection of the Late Jason Pilalas

The Naval General Service medal awarded to Gunner James James, Royal Navy, for his services at Lord Bridport’s action on 23rd June 1795 and at the Gut of Gibraltar on 12 July 1801

Naval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, 23rd June 1795, Gut of Gibraltar 12 July 1801 (James James, Gunner) in original named card box of issue (List 18-203) and with original ribbon, brilliant extremely fine £8,000-£10,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Naval Medals from the Collection of the Late Jason Pilalas.

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Sotheby’s, June 1972.

James James is confirmed on the rolls as an Able Seaman in Queen Charlotte at Lord Bridport’s action with the French fleet off the Isle de Groix on 23rd June 1795 (177 clasps issued), and as Gunner in Calpe at the Gut of Gibraltar in 1801 (143 clasps issued).