Naval Medals from the collection formed by Captain W. A. Tinlin, M.C., late 14th London Regiment (1880-1965)

Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Nile (Leonard Banton) toned, extremely fine £3500-4000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Naval Medals from the collection formed by Captain W. A. Tinlin, M.C., late 14th London Regiment (1880-1965).

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Leonard Banton served as an Able Seaman on board the Vanguard, Rear-Admiral Nelson’s flagship, at the battle of the Nile. Six officers and 21 ratings from this ship lived to claim the medal and clasp.