Noonans Offers a Rare 1790s Post Captain’s Naval Gold Medal, Other Decorations and Militaria

The latest Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria sale from Noonans (DNW Auctions) will offer 700 historical lots from around the globe. Leading this auction is a rare Post Captain’s Naval Gold Medal awarded to Admiral Sir Thomas Pakenham, G.C.B., a British naval officer and politician. His Majesty King George III presented this award to Pakenham after his admirable conduct in the Glorious First of June, a 1793 naval battle with the First French Republic. Another notable medal in the auction is a Field Officer’s Gold Medal from 1808-14, awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel James Hugonin. He commanded the Fourth Dragoons cavalry regiment during the Battle of Salamanca during the Peninsular War. 

Another lot of interest in this sale is a rare ‘Ruby Mines Expedition 1886’ gold D.S.O. decoration pair awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel A. L. Barrett of the Bangal Infantry. This gold and enamel medal features four clasps and a top ribbon brooch bar. A group of 11 D.S.O. decorations will also be available as a set. These were given to Major-General Weir de L. Williams throughout his lengthy and sweeping military career. Medals and decorations from Romania, India, Portugal, and elsewhere will be up for bid. Find the complete catalog and register to bid in the Orders, Decorations, Medals And Militaria event by visiting Noonans.