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Title 26th Foot regimental medal, silver
Nationality Scottish
Period 1823
Price £0.00
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This near EF medal was made by Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, a celebrated firm of London goldsmiths. It measures 43mm diameter and the design is by Narcisse. It was struck on the command of Lt Col Oglander for award to deserving other ranks in the regiment, typically to sergeants, but occasionally to privates.

The ribbon would have been a 46mm broad red ribbon with 4mm yellow edges. At present I have put an eight-inch piece of cotton ribbon with it that is 40mm wide of approximately the same design.

There is an example in the National Army Museum, Chelsea, London, and a full description and illustration in Major Balmer's book, 'Regular Army - British and Irish Regimental & Volunteer Medals, 1745-1895', Vol 1 (he never published the second volume).

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Militaria : Medals : Scottish : 19th Century]

testimonials

I just received the buckle, it's an excellent example, thank you again.

N J, UK, 08.04.2017

[From a vendor, rather than a buyer]

I'm delighted that you are happy with the badge and I hope you can sell it to someone who will value owning it.

I tried to sell it on eBay but they won't accept Nazi items. I then contacted several dealers via a Google search who mostly offered me £40-£50 after some haggling. Most of the other dealers tried to conceal its true value in their replies and also lacked manners which doesn't inspire confidence.

Ultimately it's about trust. I should think that most prospective sellers have done their own research and therefore know roughly what their item is worth. You were the only dealer who had the integrity to concede that my valuation was approximately correct and I respect your comment that you can't offer this as you need to make a profit. Your honest approach is greatly appreciated and I felt comfortable taking the risk in sending it to you.

Thank you for a smooth transaction

C D, UK, 01.07.2015

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