A Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840 (George...

A Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840 (George Scott), clasp: 4 NOVR 1805, good very fine.

The collection of Major R. R. Pelham Burn, M.C., T.D.

Ex. A.H. Baldwin & Sons, 3rd November 1959

Appears on the roll as Ordinary Seaman H.M.S. Caesar. The action of 4th November 1805 resulted in the capture of four French ships of the line (which had escaped after the Battle of Trafalgar) by a British squadron led by Commodore Sir Richard Strachan. After a lengthy chase, the French were forced to form a line of battle, against which H.M.S. Caesar, an 80 gun third rate ship of the line, led the successful attack.

Small dent to the edge near name. a few other very minor marks. Light wear. Lightly toned.