Spasm Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 (edited) Given the dates (1850-60) of the ambrotype in my posting about the unknown medal, I've taken the decision to go for the Peninsular War. He's now propped up in the workshop/cave. Edited May 4, 2020 by Spasm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) The medal is the British General service medal awarded from 1793,, the suspension device was sometimes quite loosly attached to the "Coin" so it would give the appearance of being off-centre when worn at an angle, a common thing with some british medals. image attached image credit Spink Edited May 5, 2020 by Alex K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spasm Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 Alex, thanks for that. It seems to be the only choice as I really can't find a match with any other medal given the close up of the photo. Which is why I went for the GSM in the painting. Cheers, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Your guess was correct, judging by the number of campaign bars on the ribbon, he was a busy man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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