Lot no. 171
GREAT BRITAIN MILITARY GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL (1793-1814), instituted in 1849
Medal by Wyon
In silver. Old ribbon (worn) with six articulated clasps "TOULOUSE", "PYRENEES", "VITTORIA", "BADAJOZ", "CIUDAD RODRIGOA" and "ALBHERA". CIUDAD RODRIGO" and "ALBHERA".
Attributed on the edge to "R.MORGAN, FARRIER, ARTY DRIVER".
D. 3.5 cm - Gross weight: 39.5 g
T.T.B.
Instituted under the reign of Queen Victoria, this medal was awarded to veterans of the wars of the Empire. Twenty-nine bars indicate the battles in which the recipient took part.
Provenance :
- Probably, Sotheby's sale June 1904 :
- Former Napoleonic collection of the Prince's Palace of Monaco (1st sale, lot 18)
Commentary:
Bernard MORGAN, Royal Artillery Drivers. Well referenced in the roll with these six staples.
A silver military general service medal, established in 1849, by Wyon
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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