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Vessel: |
HMS Britannia |
Recipient: |
Capt. Charles Bullen |
Type: |
£100 Trafalgar |
Action: |
Battle of Trafalgar (21st October, 1805) |
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This action is described in 'Medals of the British Navy and How They Were Won' by Long, H. W. starting at page
43.
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Award Date: |
3rd December, 1805 |
Inscription: |
From the Patriotic Fund at Lloyds to Charles Bullen Esqr. Capt. Of H.M.S. Britannia For His Meritorious Services In Contributing To The Signal Victory Obtained Over the Combined Fleets of France and Spain off Cape Trafalgar on the 21st Octr. 1805 |
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Location: |
Private collection (UK) |
Appeared at Auction: |
Sothebys 15th Oct 1974 . |
References: |
see Naval Swords & Dirks by Sim Comfort; illustrated in JAAS Patriotic Fund Swords by Leslie Southwick Sept 1987; illustrated in Price Guide to Antique Edged Weapons by Leslie Southwick; |
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