regimental medal, regimental medal
Accession Number
NAM.1963-12-168-3
Description
Regimental medal 1809. Specimen, private issue, 1st Foot Guards. Obverse and reverse bronze electrotypes. Associated with Pte John Skinner.
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NAM.1963-12-168-3
Regimental medal 1809. Specimen, private issue, 1st Foot Guards. Obverse and reverse bronze electrotypes. Associated with Pte John Skinner.
Diameter: 60 mm
Obverse in relief: ‘A REWARD OF BRAVERY AND GOOD CONDUCT’ ‘JOHN SKINNER. PRIVATE SOLDIER./ KINGS COMPANY. 1ST FOOT GUARDS./ DRILLING A GUN./ SEA BATTERY FORT DE BATH./ IN THE MIDST OF A HEAVY FIRING/ FROM THE ENEMYS FLOTILLA/ AUGUST 8TH 1809.’