Naval Medals from the Collection of the Late Jason Pilalas (Part I)

South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (W. Peel, A.B. H.M.S. “Active”) together with a small silver locket containing a photograph and lock of hair believed to be those of the recipient, toned, extremely fine and a rare casualty £1,800-£2,200

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

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Only 76 clasps with these dates to the Royal Navy, all to H.M.S. Active.

Able Seaman William Peel was wounded by a bullet in the left foot on 29 January 1878, in the Transkei.