United Kingdom. A Naval General Service Medal 1794-1840, To Boy Seaman William Castles (Alias W. Brown), Hms Ganges, Royal Navy Auction original photo credited to "Elliott

original photo credited to "Elliott & Fry"

the reverse with a central Bavarian lion rampant

the reverse with an inscription of “DIE KREIS WALTUNG DER DAF

In fine silver bullion wire on dark green cloth

After a quick two day stop in Japan

United Kingdom. A Naval General Service Medal 1794-1840, To Boy Seaman William Castles (Alias W. Brown), Hms Ganges, Royal Navy Auction original photo credited to "ElliottVictoria, 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