commemorative medallion, commemorative medallion
Accession Number

NAM.1972-12-37-1

Description

Commemorative medallion, bronze, associated with the centenary of the formation of the Light Division, 1908. Obverse: within a raised border, uppermost, the badge of the Royal Horse Artillery: within a garter, the title, 'Royal Horse Artillery', a gun upon a ground, the whole surmounted by a monarchial crown. Below all a scroll bearing title, 'The Chestnut Troop'. Below, the badge of the Rifle Brigade. The whole surmounted by a crown. On the left, the badge of the 43rd Regiment On the right, the badge of the 52nd Regiment. Surrounding the design above, raised names, 'Moore Crauford Beckwith Barnard'. Reverse: within a laurel wreath the raised inscription, 'Light Division Centenary 1808-1908'.