“To handle a Naval General Service Medal with a Trafalgar clasp is exciting in itself, but the addition of the Sirius clasp and the full and fascinating career of the recipient, truly makes this ...

However, he was taken aback by their lacklustre upkeep. "So I've had these medals described to me today as Waterloo, Trafalgar, all sorts of things", Smith said with surprise, adding: "I've got to ...