Waterloo 1815 (T. Britain, Trumpeter, 15th or King’s Reg. Hussars), old steel clip and ring suspension, edge bruising and polished, fine £2000-2500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals to Trumpeters from the Collection of Roderick Cassidy.

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(William) T. Britain was born in Grimsby, Nottinghamshire and enlisted in the 15th Hussars in May 1804, aged 21 years. A Trumpeter for many years, he was discharged in May 1823, when he was credited with two years of service for Waterloo.