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(C:4)\n \nFootnote: George Simon Harcourt Ainslie left Eton on December 6, 1814 and upon his arrival in London, found that he had been gazetted an Ensign on November 10, 1814, as mentioned in the London Gazette 16958 on Saturday, November 19, 1814, page 2290. He subsequently joined the Depot of the 69th Regiment of Foot and placed on its roll, later joining the Regiment at Ostend on February 24, 1815. He is documented as being on the list of officers of the 69th Regiment of Foot in the Netherlands in 1815. In \"Ensign Ainslie's Memoir\", he describes what happened at the Battle of Quatre Bras, on the Morning of June 15, 1815: \"Here I overtook one of our men, bearing the Regimental Colour; from whom I learned that it had passed through several hands; I resumed my charge of it, and on arriving at the farm at Quatre Bras, I rejoined the remnant of out Regiment.\" The next day, on June 16th, it was raining heavily, with Ainslie reflecting: \"A few minutes were sufficient to wet us quite to the skin; and the Regimental Colour, which I carried, altho' at the time I believe I was the youngest Officer in the Corps, and which from the circumstances of the Colours having been captured with the Regiment at Bergen-op-Zoom, the previous winter, was nearly new, dyed my hands and arms a deep green.\" Although it is generally acknowledged that Ainslie carried the Regimental Colour into battle that day, he makes no mention of the fact that he was knocked over by a horse, as another account relative to the 69th describes. Volunteer Clark is alleged to have caught the Colour and held onto it, killing three cuirassiers and suffering multiple wounds in the process, before collapsing to the ground with the Colour beneath his body, thus saving it. Clarke survived his injuries, losing the use of one arm in the process, and was rewarded with a commission in the 42nd Regiment of Foot for his bravery. What is known for sure, is that Ensign Ainslie was at the Battle of Waterloo on the 18th. In his words, again from the \"Ensign Ainslie's Memoir\": \"I do not pretend to write an account of the battle of Waterloo, but can speak with confidence of what came within my own observation. Our view to the front was limited by the rise of the ground, but we commanded the field on the right, and to the rear, when the absence of smoke would allow us to obtain a view of the scene, which was at intervals; nor was the mind always disposed to take advantage of these opportunities; being otherwise engaged. The 69th Regiment of Foot having suffered so severely on the 16th (at Quatre Bras), as did also the 33rd., another Regiment of our Brigade, the two were united, and even then formed but a small body of men. Soon after the firing had become general, the Infantry of our Army were chiefly formed into squares, on which occasion our regiment composed our front right face; the rear and left remaining to the 33rd. This formation by squares, is admirably adapted for sustaining a heavy cannonade, and for being at the same time ready to receive the attack of cavalry; for, by causing the men to lie down, a square of four or five hundred men is no easy object to strike with shot or shells, and on the approach of cavalry, it is ready in a moment to receive them. The experience of the whole day confirms this. The increasing effect of the fire to which our situation behind the farm of La Haye Sainte exposed us, soon forced us to lie down; a command not unwillingly complied with. This formation causes no confusion, the square preserving its form, as when the men are standing; the only difference being that that the officers spaced in the centre for the supernumeraries and colours is thus reduced. The Regimental Colour remaining in my charge, my station necessarily was in this place. In this manner were passed several hours during which the tremendous cannonade in almost every direction plainly told us that we had no more than out share in the business of the day. The time was only marked by the occasional striking of a shot in our square….. Among those [events] which made the strongest impression, is the grand charge of the French Cavalry, which took place in the middle of the day. After we had been exposed for hours to the heavy fire I have just spoken of, on a sudden there seemed to be a pause; and soon after rose a general alarm that the Cavalry were coming. We were quickly ready to receive them. The firing now almost ceased on both sides; the French that termite not injure their own troops; and that on our side, by the forced retreat of the guards, through the intervals of the squares. In many cases, the guns were even left; and the men and horses alone, took refuge either in in the squares or behind them. The brow of the hill was in a moment covered with Cavalry, and they then swept down, literally like a torrent, on our squares. From some cause or another, I think from our being in the direction of La Haye Sainte, our square was never charged on the 18th.\" For his service, Ainslie was paid 34 pounds, 14 shillings and 9.5 pence. He later joined the Royal Dragoons. His surname \"Ainslie\" was officially changed to \"Harcourt\" in 1823, as was recognized by the crown, as mentioned in the London Gazette 17896 of Saturday, February 15, 1823, page 251: \"The King has been pleased to give and grant George-Simon Harcourt-Ainslie, otherwise George-Simon Harcourt, now a Cornet on half-pay of His Majesty's 9th Regiment of Lancers, His royal licence and authority that he may discontinue the surname of Ainslie, and henceforth take, use, and bear the surname of Harcourt only. And to command, that this Majesty's concession and declaration be recorded in the College of Arms.\" Harcourt was a resident of Graffhem, Sussex, when he married Emily Catherine Ximenes of Sidmouth, Devonshire, on March 9, 1830, at Sidmouth. The couple took up residence in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire in 1839, where he became one of the two founders of Cheltenham College and named Honourary Secretary, while the College's co-founder, Captain Iredell, was named its Registrar. He gave up his position as Honourary Secretary when the couple moved to Bedford, Bedfordshire, where they both would reside for the rest of their lives. Harcourt died at Bedford, on December 29, 1869, at the age of 72, documented as being one of the last officers who participated at the Battle of Waterloo at the time of his death. He was buried in Foster Hill Road Cemetery, Bedford, Grave #157 IG8. His widow, Emily Catherine Harcourt, died on January 11, 1880, at the age of 71.\n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46112327598357,"sku":"GB4374","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_03_7786fe7d-dbb7-47c3-a959-efe513695db2.jpg?v=1692851273"},{"product_id":"a-guelphic-medal-group-to-sergeant-henry-frehrking-captured-at-burgos-g16970","title":"A Guelphic Medal Group To Sergeant Henry Frehrking; Captured At Burgos","description":"A Guelphic Medal group of four awarded to Sergeant Henry Frehrking, 5th Line Battalion, King’s German Legion, who was captured but escaped from prison at Burgos in 1812\nGuelphic Medal for Bravery 1815 (Thorschreiber Heinrich Frehrking) impressed naming, fitted with silver clip and small ring suspension; Military General Service 1793-1814, 9 clasps, Talavera, Busaco, Fuentes D’Onor, Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, Vittoria, St Sebastian, Nivelle, Nive (Heinrich Frehrking, Serjt. 5th Line Bn. 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With Sergeant Schaefer was captured by the enemy during a sortie by the latter from Burgos on 18 October 1812, and imprisoned with Sergeant Erdfelder in the citadel. In November they succeeded in escaping and after many adventures were able to rejoin. Frehrking was at the time a Corporal and was promoted Sergeant as a reward’ (Their adventures are recounted at length by Von Wissel).\n‘During the enemy sortie from Bayonne on 14 April 1814, the enemy was on the point of being thrown back when the 7th Company was sent forward on reconnaissance. They had gone far forwards when a murmur of voices was heard. Lieutenant Köhler, the Company Commander, halted them and went forward, with the Sergeant and one or two others, to investigate. They had hardly advanced 100 paces when they received a heavy fire, which mortally wounded the officer. Frehrking brought him back to the Company. On hearing the noise, the Battalion also came up and the 7th Company was sent off to the right flank to capture a place occupied earlier on. Frehrking was now in command of the Company; he drove the enemy from their posts and defended these against repeated and vicious enemy attacks with the most praiseworthy zeal, until an English Company came to his assistance.’ (Ref Von Wissel p88 and p190, much condensed)\nThis much belated issue of the Guelphic Medal is fitted with a silver clip and ring suspension and is named to Frehrking in the occupation he held in 1843 of Thorschreiber, or doorman.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46114133868821,"sku":"G16970","price":12900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_guelphic_medal_55281926ed6cc.jpg?v=1692853729"},{"product_id":"an-1815-waterloo-medal-to-the-royal-artillery-drivers-gb4897","title":"An 1815 Waterloo Medal To The Royal Artillery Drivers","description":"An 1815 Waterloo Medal to the Royal Artillery Drivers - (William Comrie, Royal Artill. 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He transferred to the 1st Battalion on 12 October 1812 and served in the Peninsula from December 1812, and was taken prisoner of war at Vittoria, 21 June 1813. The musters show that he rejoined on 7 November and was in hospital until 15 July 1814 when he embarked for England. He was present with the 1\/71st in the Waterloo campaign and is shown in the muster for June as being wounded, General Hospital, Brussels. He returned to duty in September 1815 and continued to serve with the army of occupation in France until October 1818. He was appointed Bugler in June 1822 and went overseas in June 1824 to Quebec, Lower Canada. He died in York, Upper Canada, on 16 March 1830, whilst still serving. Sold with copied muster papers and other research.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46115222126869,"sku":"GB4898","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_1815_waterloo__5528028c438f9.jpg?v=1692854658"},{"product_id":"an-1815-waterloo-medal-to-the-osterrode-battalion-gb4952","title":"An 1815 Waterloo Medal To The Osterrode Battalion","description":"An 1815 Waterloo Medal to the Osterrode Battalion - (SOLDAT FRIEDRICH WILD LANDW. BAT. 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In silver, measuring 36 mm in diameter, edge nicks, contact marks, very fine.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46127675015445,"sku":"GB6966","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/ci19_3979.jpg?v=1692889339"},{"product_id":"united-kingdom-a-waterloo-medal-to-james-fleetcroft-royal-artillery-drivers-gb7753","title":"United Kingdom. A Waterloo Medal To James Fleetcroft, Royal Artillery Drivers","description":"\u003cp\u003eInstituted July 29, 1815. In silver, rim impressed JAMES FLEETCROFT, ROYAL ARTILL. 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Following the Napoleonic Wars, the unit was reduced in size and was later disbanded in 1822 by the Duke of Wellington.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46133795029269,"sku":"GB7753","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc1564_800.jpg?v=1692906172"},{"product_id":"united-kingdom-a-waterloo-medal-1815-to-private-peter-mcewan-42nd-royal-highland-regiment-of-foot-the-black-watch-gb7897rl1","title":"United Kingdom.  A Waterloo Medal 1815, To Private Peter Mcewan, 42Nd (Royal Highland) Regiment Of Foot (\"The Black Watch\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e(PETER McEWAN 42 R.H. JNFANTRY.). Naming is shaved and re-engraved in large capitals, inverted, the \"J\" used instead of an \"I\" in \"Infantry\" as was the custom at the time before the latter became the norm. In silver, measuring 35.5 mm in diameter, bruised, edge nicks, contact marks overall, replacement ribbon, fine. Accompanied by a letter from the Curator Major A.V.M. Chapman, M.B.E., T.D. of the Black Watch Museum at Balhousie Castle in Perth, Scotland, dated May 21, 1960 and signed by the curator, confirming that Private Peter McEwan had been with Captain (Brevet-Major) Murdoch McLaine's Company, the 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot (\"The Black Watch\") at the Battle of Waterloo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Private Peter McEwan is listed on page 235 of \"The Waterloo Medal Roll\" by The Naval \u0026amp; Military Press Limited, Dallingto, East Sussex (1992), as having served with the sixty man unit of Captain Murdoch McLaine's Company, 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot (\"The Black Watch\") at the Battle of Waterloo, matching the information on the accompanying letter from Curator A.V.M. 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Naming is officially impressed in large capitals, inverted. In silver, measuring 36 mm in diameter, contact marks evident on the obverse, edge nicks, replacement ribbon, better than very fine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFootnote: Private Henry Basso served with Captain Robert McDonald's Company No. 5, 91st (Argyllshire Highlanders) Regiment of Foot at the Battle of Waterloo and is listed on page 306 of The Waterloo Medal Roll, printed and bound by Antony Rowe Limited of Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, published in 1992. 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A MGS and Waterloo Medal Pair Attributed to Assistant Commissary Samuel John Tibbs, Field Train Department of the Ordnance","description":"\u003cp\u003eMilitary General Service Medal for the Peninsula Wars of 1808-1814, 14 Clasps - ROLERIA, TALAVERA, BUSACO, ALBUHERA, CIUDAD RODRIGO, BADAJOZ, SALAMANCA, VITTORIA, PYRENEES, St. SEBASTIAN, NIVELLE, NIVE, ORTHES, TOULOUSE; and Waterloo Medal. Both medals are reverse mounted, side-by-side, with the naming on both having been erased, exhibiting moderate contact marks, replacement ribbons, placed upon a forest green felt field in a recessed rectangular frame, the raised outer border of the framework in red felt and bearing a plaque inscribed \"PENINSULA WARS 1808-1814 \/ BATTLE OF WATERLOO 18TH JUNE 1815\". Better than very fine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Samuel J. Tibbs was commissioned on June 1, 1814, and served through the whole of the Peninsula War, and in 1848 received the medal with fourteen clasps. He also received the Waterloo medal. His name is present in the Waterloo Roll Call. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn excerpt from The Regiment, Saturday 29 August 1896, Page 326 reads: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommissary General Samuel J. Tibbs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore the days of the Crimean War it was not the custom to be-medal the warriors of old, or those who won their spurs under the baptism of fire, or as it has become customary so to do of late. Since Waterloo, outside India, we had no big campaigns until the Crimean War of 1854 until about June 1856, two years. In that two years campaign it was possible for an Officer to obtain the Crimean Medal, Sardinian Medal, Order of the Medjidie, Legion of Honour, Turkish Medal, etc.- five medals and orders. In this instance Commissary General Samuel J. Tibbs, Royal Artillery Field Train, only received the two war medals, Peninsula and Waterloo, with “bars” for those battles in which he was \u003cem\u003eactually \u003c\/em\u003eunder fire. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe family of this old General have tried to discover, either at the Horse Guards or at the British Museum, whether any other Officer had been under fire so frequently or gained the “bars” for so many battles, but none can be traced. No other Officer who served during the Peninsula War, excepting the “Iron Duke” had the same number of bars to his Waterloo and Peninsula medals as Commissary-General Samuel J. Tibbs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe number of battles, siege, \u0026amp;c., when General Tibbs was under fire we now enumerate: (1) Roleia, 17th August, 1808; (2) Talavera, (3) Busaco, (4) Albuhera, (5) Cuidad Rodrigo, (6) Badajoz, (7) Salamanca, (8) Vittoria, (9) Pyrenees, (10) St. Sebastian (siege), (11) Nivelle, (12) Nive, (13) Orthes, (14) Peninsula, (15) Quatre Bras, (16) Waterloo. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was also at Fuentes d’Orono and at Alemeida, but there was some hitch about getting “bars” for these, as there was no one who could certify that on these occasions he had “been under fire.” After a certain battle General Tibbs was recommended for a promotion to the Commander-in-Chief by Sir Alexander Dickson, then commanding the Royal Artillery. The photo of the old warrior here reproduced, has been given to the Officer’s mess, Royal Artillery, and Royal Artillery Institute, Woolwich. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the Peninsula War, the subject of this sketch was in commande of an ammunition convoy to the front, with the late Duke of Wellington. The Duke of Wellington has received complaints from the Spaniarts and Portugese [sic], that certain troops had entered the country churches and chapels, and committed scarilege [sic] therein. On hearing this the Duke of Wellington issued stringent orders that under no consideration or excuse were troops to again enter the churches and chapels, except for the purpose for which they were built, and that he would most assuredly \u003cem\u003ehang \u003c\/em\u003ethe next offender, or offenders. During the march when Commissary-General Tibb was in charge of the above- mentioned convoy, consisting of much ammunition and several guns for the army at Salamanca, a violent thunderstorm overtook the convoy, and the only building or shelter of any description near them was a wayside country chapel. The Commander of the convoy pondered for a moment over the matter and thought “If I \u003cem\u003eobey \u003c\/em\u003eorders the ammunition will be ruined and useless. Better be hanged than run the risk of the troops falling short of ammunition,” and forthwith told the stories under his command to break over the chapel door. Thus the ammunition was stored in safety. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the storm abated, the gallant old warrior resumed his march with \u003cem\u003edry \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eserviceable\u003c\/em\u003e ammunition. He duly arrived at the Duke’s headquarters; reported arrival and so forth ; but in the meantime some of the country people found out the convoy with ammunition had broken open their chapel door, and hurried to headquarters and lodged the complaint. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Duke, on hearing the report, was furious, and demanded who was the Officer that had command of the convoy and disobeyed his orders, adding, “I will assuredly hang him.” Fortunately for General Tibbs he had a personal friend on the Duke’s staff, who, on hearing the threat, hurried to him and said, “Sam, go back at once; as the Commander in Chief swears he will hang your for your disobedience of orders and desecrating that chapel.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Wellington learnt who the officer was, he told the Staff Officer to bring him before him. To which Tibbs’s friend replied, “I have sent him back on some other duty, my Lord.” After this incident the Staff Officer talked to Lord Wellington (as he then was) and reasoned with him, that the circumstances were exceptional, and that if the Officer in command of the convoy had not used his own discretion the whole of the ammunition would have been ruined and useless, and the impending battle \u003cem\u003elost\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003ei.e., \u003c\/em\u003ethe battle of Salamanca. The Duke of Wellington saw reason in this argument and allowed his anger to cool down, and never again made any allusion to this case of “disobedience of orders.” Commissary-General Tibbs managed, however, to get back in time to take part in the battle of Salamanca, and Salamanca is one of the clasps of his famous medal. It may be interesting to mention that the late Commissary-General Tibbs’s friend on the Duke’s Staff was the late Lord Raglan, who commanded the troops in Crimea. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuch a glorious record of war service ought not to be lost sight of, and shall emulate those who are so fortunate as to be still in the grand and glorious old Army of the best Queen whoever sat on England’s throne. The medals and uniform of the late Commissary-General Samuel J. 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COLDSTREAM GDS., privately made crown suspension with a delicately curved bar, along with a replacement ribbon, minor contact marks including edge bruises evident (typical of age), dark patina overall, remains in extremely fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Patrick McCullin enlisted on December 5, 1803, serving during the period of December 25, 1811 until December 24, 1816. He is present on the Waterloo Medal Roll in Lt. Colonel Sir. R. Arthbuthnots Company, 2nd Battalion, Coldstream Guards, as Patrick “McCullen” (misspellings were common during the period). McCullen is also named on multiple Army Muster Books and Paylists between 1814-1816 further corroborating his active duty. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the Battle of Waterloo on 18 June 1815, the 2nd Battalion of the Coldstream Guards played a crucial and multifaceted role in the defeat of Napoleon. Most famously, they were instrumental in the defense of the fortified farm complex of Hougoumont, positioned on Wellington’s right flank. Early in the battle, French forces launched repeated and determined attacks on the position, hoping to break through the Allied line. The 2nd Battalion was among the first reinforcements sent to support the small garrison already holding the farm. Fighting in brutal close-quarters combat, the Coldstream Guards helped repel numerous French assaults throughout the day. One of the most legendary moments of the battle occurred when a group of Coldstreamers helped to close the north gates of Hougoumont after French troops forced their way in—an action later described by Wellington as pivotal to the outcome of the battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile part of the battalion was engaged at Hougoumont, other companies remained in line with the 1st Guards Brigade under Major General Peregrine Maitland, positioned just behind the ridge at Mont-Saint-Jean. These troops endured sustained artillery bombardment as they waited in reserve. Late in the afternoon, they played a decisive role in one of the battle’s climactic moments: the repulse of Napoleon’s Imperial Guard. As the elite French troops advanced toward the Allied center in a last effort to turn the tide, the Guards, including elements of the 2nd Battalion, rose from behind the ridge and delivered devastating volley fire followed by a bayonet charge that shattered the French column and triggered a general rout across Napoleon’s line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe battalion paid a heavy price for its bravery. Of the approximately 440 to 450 men who went into battle, nearly 200 became casualties. Around 44 were killed, with 150 to 160 wounded, and a small number reported missing or captured—amounting to nearly 45 percent of their strength. 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It also saw action at the Battle of Salamanca in July 1812; went on to fight at the Siege of Burgos in September 1812 before returning home in December 1812. The battalion subsequently landed in Holland and fought at the Battle of Quatre Bras and the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the Battle of Waterloo on 18 June 1815, the 2nd Battalion of the 30th Regiment of Foot (later known as the East Lancashire Regiment) played a vital role in the defense of the Allied center, serving under Lieutenant Colonel John Hamilton Elphinstone as part of Major General Sir Colin Halkett’s 5th British Brigade, within Lieutenant General Sir Charles Alten’s 3rd Division.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 30th Foot was positioned near the crossroads at Mont-St-Jean, close to the vital central area of Wellington’s line, just behind the ridge that the Allies used to shield themselves from French artillery. 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Gunners were trained to quickly unlimber (detach) their guns, fire a variety of ammunition (like grapeshot, shells, or round shot), and then limber up (reattach the guns to their caissons) and move to a new position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the Battle of Waterloo on 18 June 1815, Gardiner’s Troop E of the Royal Horse Artillery, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Sir Robert Gardiner, played a dynamic role in supporting the Allied right flank and cavalry operations. Armed with five 6‑pounder guns and a 5½‑inch howitzer, the troop was initially deployed with Vivian’s British cavalry brigade on the left–center sector. Throughout the day, Troop E provided crucial mobile fire support, rapidly repositioning to back up cavalry squadrons as they engaged French forces. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough suffering only light casualties during the battle, their impact was felt later in the evening when they joined in the pursuit of the defeated French army, helping to break the remnants of Napoleon’s forces as they retreated. 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Their discipline and mobility exemplified the light cavalry's value in the broader tactical coordination that led to Napoleon's final downfall. On June 18, 1815, the 11th Regiment of Light Dragoons had a strength of 390 soldiers. Over the course of the battle, a total of 76 casualties occurred, of which officers suffered 2killed, 5 wounded; while the rank and file endured 10 killed, 34 wounded, and 25 missing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49024372474133,"sku":"M0694-6","price":1787.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC8365_ac1e7a41-ed67-4df5-bb50-23e67b8a2566.jpg?v=1754694441"},{"product_id":"united-kingdom-a-waterloo-medal-to-private-peter-wardrop-1st-battalion-79th-regiment-severely-wounded-at-waterloo-m0694-7","title":"United Kingdom. A Waterloo Medal to Private Peter Wardrop, 1st Battalion, 79th Regiment, Severely Wounded at Waterloo","description":"\u003cp\u003e A Waterloo Medal, in silver, full size, naming officially impressed on the rim PETER WARDROP, 1st BATT. 79th  REG. FOOT., original steel clip and iron ring, edge contact evident, bright, ring and clip exhibiting areas of rust, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Private Peter Wardrop is in the Waterloo Medal Roll, under Captain William Marshall’s Company Light of the 79th Regiment. According to the Historical Records of the 79th Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders, Wardrop was severely wounded at the Battle of Waterloo (page 80, published 1887).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 1815, Captain William Marshall’s Light Company of the 79th Regiment of Foot (Cameron Highlanders) played a crucial role in the defense of the Allied line. 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A Military General Service Medal to Sergeant Thomas Gray, 15th King’s Hussars, with Four Clasps Including Sahagun","description":"\u003cp\u003e A Military General Service Medal, in silver, full size, rim officially impressed T. GRAY, SERJEANT, 15TH HUSSARS,on a replacement ribbon with clasps SAHAGUN, VITTORIA, ORTHES, TOULOUSE, light contact marks throughout and small edge knocks, areas of dark patina around edges, clasps have been slightly bent, a lovely medal with rare Sahagun clasp,  in near extremely fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Sgt Thomas Gray is present on the Military General Service Medal Roll, serving with the 15th Light Dragoons, and entitled to four clasps (Sahagun, Vittoria, Orthes, Toulouse). This medal was sold by Glendinings in December 1905, and by Baldwin’s in February 1954. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 15th King’s Hussars played an active and distinguished role in the Peninsular War (1808–1814), serving as part of Wellington’s cavalry forces against Napoleon’s armies in Spain and Portugal. As a light cavalry regiment, their duties included reconnaissance, screening the army's movements, pursuing retreating enemy forces, and disrupting French supply lines. They took part in several key engagements, including the Battle of Morales in 1813, where they helped rout a French cavalry force, and the Battle of Vittoria, where their swift charges contributed to the collapse of French resistance. Known for their speed, discipline, and aggressive tactics, the 15th Hussars were instrumental in maintaining pressure on the French throughout the campaign and played a vital role in the Allied push into southern France.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sahagún clasp on the Military General Service Medal (MGSM) was awarded to surviving British soldiers who participated in the Action at Sahagún on December 21, 1808, during the Peninsular War. This cavalry engagement took place in northern Spain and is most famously associated with the 15th King’s Hussars, who executed a brilliant and decisive charge against French cavalry under challenging winter conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLed by Lord Henry Paget (later Lord Uxbridge), the 15th Hussars surprised and routed superior numbers of French cavalry, capturing around 140 prisoners and inflicting heavy losses, all while suffering minimal casualties themselves. 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A Waterloo Medal to Serjeant Isaac Smith, 3rd Battalion, 14th Regiment of Foot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Waterloo Medal, in silver, full size, naming officially impressed on the rim SERJ. ISAAC SMITH, 3rd BATT. 14th REG. FOOT., original steel clip and iron ring, minor edge contact evident, ring and clip exhibiting areas of rust, replacement ribbon, bright, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Serjeant Smith (C.S) I. is present on the Waterloo Medal Roll in Captain Henry Morton’s Company, of the 3rd Battalion, 14th Regiment of Foot. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 3rd Battalion of the 14th (Buckinghamshire) Regiment of Foot, raised in 1813 and led at Waterloo by Major Francis Tidy, made a commendable and unexpected impact despite comprising many young and inexperienced soldiers. Positioned on Wellington’s right flank in the 4th British Brigade of Sir Charles Colville’s 4th Division, they initially occupied a ravine and saw little action until around 3 p.m., when they advanced to a crest under heavy French cannon fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce in position, the battalion was ordered to form square in the face of successive charges by French cuirassiers. Despite their inexperience, the 3rd\/14th executed with remarkable steadiness—successfully repelling repeated attacks and intimidating the French cavalry with their disciplined defense. The battalion remained on the field through the evening and, as night fell near the Château of Hougoumont and amid the aftermath of the Imperial Guard’s defeat, they bivouacked amid the battlefield’s carnage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough they suffered casualties—official returns record seven enlisted men and one officer killed, and 21 wounded—this youthful battalion earned respect for holding firm under intense pressure, dispelling early doubts about their readiness. 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Lieutenant Busteed died about 1829, at the age of 37, in Mullingar. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the Battle of Waterloo, the 2nd Battalion, 69th Regiment of Foot served in Halkett’s Brigade of Wellington’s 3rd Division, positioned near the Brussels Road. Early in the battle, the battalion was surprised by a charge from French cavalry—likely Jacquinot’s lancers—while still deploying from column, leading to heavy casualties and the death of their commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Morice. Despite the initial setback, the 69th regrouped and held their ground under intense fire for the remainder of the day. 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A Waterloo Medal to Private William Holmes, 15th Kings Hussars","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Waterloo Medal, in silver, full size, naming officially impressed on the rim WILLIAM HOLMES 15 REGIMENT HUSSARS, original steel clip and ring, heavy wear and scratching to rim resulting in the loss of multiple letters, contact marks and wear to finish, better than fine condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFootnote: William Holmes is present on the Waterloo Medal Roll as a Private in the 15th (or Kings) Regiment of Hussars.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the Battle of Waterloo, the 15th Hussars served with distinction as part of the 7th (British) Cavalry Brigade under Major-General Sir Hussey Vivian, in the cavalry division commanded by the Earl of Uxbridge (later the Marquess of Anglesey).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 15th Hussars were held in reserve for most of the day, positioned on the left flank of Wellington’s army near the Brussels road. As the battle reached its climax in the late afternoon—when Napoleon’s Imperial Guard launched their final assault—Vivian’s brigade, including the 15th Hussars and 10th Hussars, was ordered forward. They charged the retreating French infantry and cavalry, helping to complete the rout of the enemy and drive them from the field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir pursuit continued well into the evening toward Genappe, capturing prisoners and scattering remnants of the French army. Though their casualties were relatively light compared to earlier cavalry actions that day, the 15th Hussars’ timely charge played a vital role in breaking the last French resistance and securing Wellington’s victory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49415883882773,"sku":"M0694-16","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC0945_9233c340-06a9-4374-9dff-32d48457948e.jpg?v=1773075217"},{"product_id":"united-kingdom-a-waterloo-medal-to-private-william-bryant-2nd-battalion-1st-regiment-foot-guards-m0044-269","title":"United Kingdom. A Waterloo Medal to Private William Bryant, 2nd Battalion, 1st Regiment Foot Guards","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Waterloo Medal, in silver, full size, naming officially impressed on the rim WILLM BRYANT. 2nd BATT. GRENAD, GUARDS., privately made ornate suspension, very dark patina, small edge bruises, “2nd” on rim has been privately re-engraved, original ribbon demonstrating heavy tattering and discoloration, near very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFootnote: William Bryant was born about 1794 at Nuneaton Winwick. At the age of 19, Bryant joined the Grenadier Guards at Deptford on December 2nd, 1813 and found himself on active service in Holland shortly thereafter. He was present at the storming of Bergen-op-Zoom and was wounded in the head and taken prisoner. He was soon released when hostilities ceased in April 1914. He was promoted to corporal in 1817 and sergeant in 1820. He was in no. 11 Company.  Bryant was discharged on April 9th, 1833 due to a 'diseased state of the lungs.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Bryant is on the Waterloo Medal Roll under Lt. 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GUNNER, ROYAL FOOT ARTILLERY., original steel clip with replacement steel ring, notable contact marks to the obverse, small edge bruises, in very fine condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFootnote: Gunner James Westland is located in the Waterloo Medal Roll in Captain Gordon’s Company of the Royal Foot Artillery. This Waterloo Medal was sold in the Glendinnings sale in January 1909, lot 264.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJames Westland was born about 1788 in St. Cuthbert, Midlothien. He enlisted in 1809 at the age of 21 with the Royal Artillery Third Battalion. He was discharged in 1836 at the age of 48. Westland died in Woolwich in 1864. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Royal Foot Artillery played a crucial role at the Battle of Waterloo (18 June 1815), manning the heavy guns that supported the infantry along the ridge of Mont-Saint-Jean. 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A Waterloo Medal to Private Charles Allen, 51st Light Infantry","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Waterloo Medal, in silver, full size, naming officially impressed on the rim CHARLES ALLEN. 51st REG. LIGHT INFANTRY, original steel clip and large iron ring, clip has been reconnected and remains loose, notable contact marks, in very fine condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFootnote: Private Charles Allen served in Captain J.T. Keyt’s Company of the 51st Regiment of Foot, Light Infantry during the Battle of Waterloo on 18 June 1815. The 51st, part of the 2nd British Division under Lieutenant-General Sir William Clinton, was engaged on the Allied left flank in the defensive positions near Hougoumont and later advanced to support the main line against repeated French attacks. 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