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NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE 1793-1840, one clasp, Amazon 13 March 1806 (William Green), suspension neatly refixed, one or two edge bruises and minor contact wear, very fine

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NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE 1793-1840, one clasp, Amazon 13 March 1806 (William Green), suspension neatly refixed, one or two edge bruises and minor contact wear, very fine
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Lot Essay

The published Naval General Service Medal rolls confirm William Green as a Sergeant in the Royal Marines aboard the Amazon for the action of 13.3.1806, one of just 29 recipients of this clasp recorded on the Admiralty roll. Three men, however, among others with the same names, were entitled to single 'Syria' clasps.

For the capture of the French 80-gun Marengo and 40-gun Belle Poule, the latter by the Amazon, whilst making for Brest.