Regimental medal for merit, regimental medal
Accession Number
NAM.1975-09-3-1
Description
Regimental medal for merit awarded to John Wilson, Sheerness Volunteer Cavalry, 1800. Silver, unhallmarked, with a flat fixed plate suspender pierced with a hole, inscription and design engraved on a plain surface within a raised fluted rim on both sides. Obverse: Within twin sprays of laurel, and upon a ground, a trophy of arms comprising colours and a cannon. Before the trophy a soldier with a drawn sword resting on his right shoulder, with his left hand supporting an oval cartouche which rests upon a plinth. Reverse: Inscription and, below all, name of recipient.
