United Kingdom. A Naval General Service Medal 1794-1840, To Boy Seaman William Castles (Alias W. Brown), Hms Ganges, Royal Navy Auction 1892-97 and Canon from 1897

1892-97 and Canon from 1897

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

In fine silver bullion wire on dark green cloth

original photo credited to "Elliott & Fry"

United Kingdom. A Naval General Service Medal 1794-1840, To Boy Seaman William Castles (Alias W. Brown), Hms Ganges, Royal Navy Auction 1892-97 and Canon from 1897Victoria, 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