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    Regimental medal, 79th Foot


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    Thought I would lke to share a recent acquizition from a local "seller" of militaria who really doesn't have a clue.

    It is a very nice silver example of the 79th Order of Merit, 1819, 1st type. The riband is incorrect. The original riband would been 2 inches of Regimental Tartan.

    The medal in silver was basically awarded for 12 years of service; however years as a Sergeant counted double, each "remarkable" action counted as 1 year and it could be awarded for conspicuous conduct on the field length of service non-withstanding.

    ref REGIMENTAL and VOLUNTEER MEDALS by Balmer vol I page 220/221.

    I've encountered very few of these regimental medals but again there doesn't seem to be a lot of interest.

    Garth

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