Lot 2894
Sale 131 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Medal Action 1812, a rare naval chart matt framed under perspex in gold coloured timber frame (41x51cm), it features the 30 Years War of HMS Northumberland showing the destruction of the French frigates 'Arianne' and 'Androaque' on 22 May 1812 off Ploemeur, Brittany, France, drawn from a plan taken on the spot the day after the action by Smith Mid H.M.S.Northumberland 1812, and at the base 'Mary. T.E.Harding 1857'. Very fine.
Lt John Banks was promoted and Capt The Hon Henry Hotham received a medal from Queen Victoria in recognition of the action at L'Orient on the coastline of the action. Later in 1815 HMS Northumberland carried Emperor Napoleon to exile on St Helena.
- Estimate
- $450
- Result Status
- Passed in