Regimental medal for merit, 1811, regimental medal
Accession Number
NAM.2001-07-151-1
Description
Replica Regimental Medal for Merit, 1811. Replica of medal presented to Lt Latham, The Buffs, by his fellow soldiers for his distinguished conduct in defending the regimental colours during the Battle of Albuera. This was presented to the Buffs Regiment by Lt General Gaston(?) Cox, The Buffs Regiment, Jul 1896. From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum.
Events
Albuera, Battle of, 1811 (Peninsular War 1808-1814)