Hannover, Kingdom. A Waterloo Medal to Soldat Andreas Luthin, Landwehr Battalion Osterode, 1815

In silver, full size, naming officially impressed in serif capitals on rim SOLDAT ANDREAS LUTHIN, LANDWEHR BAT. OSTERODE, replacement clip, ring and ribbon, light wear around edges, bright, edge damaged where clip has been replaced, very fine.

At the Battle of Waterloo, the Landwehr Battalion Osterode served as part of the 4th Hanoverian Brigade led by Major Claus von Reden, under Colonel Best, positioned on the Allied right flank, totalling 35 officers and 621 men.. Throughout the day, they remained mostly in reserve, forming a large square alongside other Hanoverian battalions near the area of Papelotte. Although they saw relatively little direct combat compared to the central and left parts of the Allied line, the Osterode Battalion played a crucial defensive role by helping to secure Wellington’s eastern flank and prevent any French breakthroughs in that sector. Their disciplined presence contributed to the overall stability of the Allied line, particularly as the Prussian army arrived and pressured the French from the east. A total of 130 individuals were casualties at the Battle of Waterloo. 

Provenance: This Waterloo Medal was previously a part of “The Collection of C.A Watters, Esq.” which was presented in auction by Messrs. Glendining & Co in June, 1913.