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Mint:
London
Ruler:
William IV (1830-37)
(Struck in the rule of)
Artist:
Pistrucci, Benedetto
The first long-service medal instituted in Britain was this one of 1830, which King William IV intended should be awarded to any soldier who were given a gratuity at their discharge in recognition of their good service. His instructions specify: "The men entitled to this Medal must have completed twenty-one years of actual service in the Infantry, or twenty-four in the Cavalry, never have been convicted by Court Martial, and must have borne an irreproachable character, or have particularly distinguished themselves in the Service."
Benedetto Pistrucci came up with the elaborate design on the obverse; it includes the shield of Hanover, where however a separate long-service medal would be later issued by William. This medal was awarded to Sergeant-Major H. Kingshott, of the Waggon Train. Lester Watson purchased it at some point before 1928.
History note: Gift of L. Hoyt Watson; ex Lester Watson Collection, bt before 1928
Given by Lester Watson through Cambridge in America, 2009
Diameter: 36.1 mm
Weight: 35.71 g
Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Watson, Lester
Production date: AD 1833
Inscription present: Collection of war trophies with royal shield at centre
Inscription present: Inscription
Accession number: CM.1298-2009
Primary reference Number: 141392
Watson Catalogue: 201
Ordering: M-0181
Previous object number: LW.0181
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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