Waterloo Medal 1815 awarded to Col (Henry) Edward Keane, 7th (Queen’s Own) Light Dragoons. 
Suspended by original clip and ring fitting, with ribbon tied round and round through ring in ornate manner. With gilt buckle and brooch fitting.
The Waterloo medal was the first ever ‘campaign medal’ issued by the British Army, given to every soldier regardless of their rank or role. It was awarded to all soldiers present at the Battle of Waterloo and the actions during the two previous days.
Associated with Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo (1815).