British naval medals
Published: 1919
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 34
Notes: Formed by Admiral the Marquess of Milford Haven (formerly Prince Louis of Battenberg), F.R.N.S. The collection includes Drake's Silver Map, an extremely rare contemporary record of Sir Francis Drake's Voyage Round the World, 1577-1580. Amongst other interesting medals may be mentioned England's Claim to the Dominion of the Seas; naval rewards; the victory of La Hogue; the expedition to Vigo Bay; a very fine series relating to Admiral Vernon and Porto Bello; Admiral Rodney's Actions; Nelson's Victories; and gold badges for Earl Howe's Victory of the First of June, 1794.

Date given as July 24, 1919 and following day

Place of sale: London.

Date of sale: July 24-25, 1919.