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Sold on 23 July 2024

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Naval Medals from the Collection of the Late Jason Pilalas

Jason Pilalas

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№ 40 x

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23 July 2024

Hammer Price:
£6,000

The 2-clasp Naval General Service medal awarded to David Clow, Purser’s Steward aboard the Veteran at Copenhagen and aboard the Colossus at the battle of Trafalgar

Naval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, Copenhagen 1801, Trafalgar (David Clow.) toned, very fine £5,000-£7,000

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

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David Clow is confirmed on the musters of H.M.S. Veteran as Purser’s Steward at Copenhagen but is not shown on the Admiralty roll; he is confirmed on the roll as Purser’s Steward aboard H.M.S. Colossus at Trafalgar.

Sold with detailed research by D.A.E. Morris and relevant copied musters.