United Kingdom. A Waterloo Medal to Private Peter Wardrop, 1st Battalion, 79th Regiment, Severely Wounded at Waterloo

 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.

Footnote: 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).

At 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. Positioned in the thick of the fighting, the light company was tasked with skirmishing ahead of the main force, disrupting French advances and relaying vital intelligence. As the battle intensified, they were drawn into close combat, helping to repel repeated French attacks, particularly during the assaults led by D’Erlon’s corps.