NAM.1979-11-57-1

Regimental gallantry medal awarded by Maj Donald Campbell to Sgt H Bowles, 40th (2nd Somersetshire) Regiment of Foot, 1807. Silver, with engraved inscription and design within an oval border, itself within a raised florally engraved border, on both sides. Suspender formed of a flat piece of silver, shaped as a ring above two ribbons, which is soldered to upper edge. Obverse: A beaded circlet. Below all, twin sprays of laurel. Reverse: Inscription. Associated with Capture of Montevideo (1807), Napoleonic Wars, South America (1804-1807). The date in the inscription suggests the medal was granted for actions during the Battle of 'El Cristo del Cardal (or Battle of Cardal) on January 20 1807, prior to the assault on Montevideo on 3 February.

Montevideo, Capture of, 1807 (Napoleonic Wars, South America 1804-1807)