NAM.2001-07-151-2

Bronze rectangular plaque. With an inscription highlighting the presentation of a replica Regimental Medal for Merit to the Buffs Regiment by Lt General Gaston(?) Cox, The Buffs Regiment, Jul 1896. The original Regimental Medal for Merit was presented to Lt Latham, The Buffs, by his fellow soldiers for his distinguished conduct in defending the regimental colours during the Battle of Albuera, 1811. From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum.

Albuera, Battle of, 1811 (Peninsular War 1808-1814)