The Naval General Service medal awarded to George Bell, an Ordinary

The Naval General Service medal awarded to George Bell, an Ordinary Seaman aboard the Stately at the destruction, in company with H.M.S. Nassau, of the Danish 74-gun Prinds Christian Frederick in March 1808, later present as Able Seaman in H.M.S. Illustrious on 11 April 1809 at the inconclusive action at Basque Roads; described as a ‘troublesome fellow’, he was admitted to the Royal Hospital Greenwich as an In Pensioner in 1836, from where he deserted in 1838 Naval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, Stately 22 March 1808, Basque Roads 1809 (George Bell.) minor edge nicks, nearly extremely fine £2,400-£2,800.

Estimate:£2,400

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