Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Victorious with Rivoli (Jacob White) minor marks, otherwise good very fine £2000-2500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The collection of Medals formed by the Late Clive Nowell.

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First sold by Sotheby in May 1878 and by Hayward in February 1972

Jacob White is confirmed on the roll as a Private Royal Marines aboard H.M.S. Rivoli. Approximately 67 clasps were issued to this ship for the capture of the 74-gun Rivoli and the destruction of the brig Mercure. One other man of this name appears on the roll for Navarino.