69th South Lincolnshire Regiment, Reward of Merit, silver engraved oval medal, 71 x 56 mm excluding integral suspension loop, Obv. royal crown between GR cypher, ‘South Lincolnshire’ above and ‘69 Regiment’ below; Rev. inscribed ‘The Reward of Merit to Sergt. J. Adams from Lieut Col Thos. Brisbane to the best shot of the Light Company of the South Lincolnshire Regiment 1801’, fixed ring suspension, very fine £400-500

Ref. Balmer R.439. Ex Murray Collection. Ex D.N.W. July 2010.

Due to the uncertainty that exists with regard to the provenance and manufacture of these early Regimental awards, this lot is sold as viewed.