Regimental medal, 79th Foot

[Garth Thompson]

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

[Guest Rick Research]

Is it named on the rim?