Naval Medals from the Collection of the Late Jason Pilalas

The 4-clasp Naval General Service medal awarded to John Daniels for his services as an Able Seaman on board the Pompée in three actions in the West Indies during 1809-10, and on board the Astraea off Tamatave in May 1811

Naval General Service 1793-1840, 4 clasps, Martinique, Pompee 17 June 1809, Guadaloupe, Off Tamatave 20 May 1811 (Jno. Daniels.) some scuff marks to the obverse, otherwise very 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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Dix Noonan Webb, June 2000.

Approximately 98 medals were issued with four clasps.

John Daniels (or Daniel) served as an Able Seaman aboard the Pompée at the first three actions, and on the Astraea at Tamatave in 1811. He is not shown on the Admiralty roll for the Pompee clasp (21 issued) but the roll for this clasp is known to be incomplete. He is, however, confirmed as one of 26 additional men ‘verified aboard’ for the action and entitled to the clasp, making the possible issuance for this clasp as many as 47.