United Kingdom. A Naval General Service Medal 1794-1840, To Boy Seaman William Castles (Alias W. Brown), Hms Ganges, Royal Navy Auction After a quick two day

After a quick two day stop in Japan

measuring 70 mm (w) x 95 mm (h))

In fine silver bullion wire on dark green cloth

the reverse with a central Bavarian lion rampant

United Kingdom. A Naval General Service Medal 1794-1840, To Boy Seaman William Castles (Alias W. Brown), Hms Ganges, Royal Navy Auction After a quick two dayVictoria, 1 Clasp SYRIA (WILLIAM CASTTE). In silver, naming is engraved in large capitals, his surname spelled incorrectly with the second "T" to be an "L" and missing the "S" on the end (Castte to be Castles), measuring 36 mm in diameter, bruised, edge nicks, contact marks, replacement ribbon with black velcro backer, fine. Accompanied by a copy of the Medal Roll entitling Castles to the Naval General Service Medal with Syria clasp. He is