Lot 83
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NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE 1793-1840, one clasp, 17 March Boat Service 1794, gilded and contained in a contemporary glazed case, the outer silver surround band engraved, 'I.C. Hall', one or two edge bruises, extremely fine, with original 'button-hole' riband

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NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE 1793-1840, one clasp, 17 March Boat Service 1794, gilded and contained in a contemporary glazed case, the outer silver surround band engraved, 'I.C. Hall', one or two edge bruises, extremely fine, with original 'button-hole' riband
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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.

Lot Essay

The published Naval General Service Medal rolls confirm Charles James Hall as an Able Seaman and/or Purser's Steward aboard the Ulysses for the Boat Service action of 17.3.1794, and as one of just 29 recipients of this clasp recorded on the Admiralty roll. They further verify his additional entitlement to the clasp for 'Martinique' in the same rate and ship.

For the capture of the French Frigate Bienvenue in Fort Royal Bay, Martinique on 17.3.1794.