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Lot Essay
The Army Gold Medal was awarded for taking part in the Battle of Orthes in February 1814. The 82nd Regiment of Foot had the title "Prince of Wales's Volunteers".
Details
Frederick Buck
Col. William Vincent, in scarlet coat with silver epaulettes and wearing a shoulder-belt plate bearing the insignia of the 82nd Regiment of Foot, wearing the Army Gold Medal
rectangular black frame with gilt-metal mount
oval, 2 9/16 in. (65 mm.) high
See Illustration page 11
Col. William Vincent, in scarlet coat with silver epaulettes and wearing a shoulder-belt plate bearing the insignia of the 82nd Regiment of Foot, wearing the Army Gold Medal
rectangular black frame with gilt-metal mount
oval, 2 9/16 in. (65 mm.) high
See Illustration page 11
Provenance
By family descent.
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