Orders, Decorations and Medals

Waterloo 1815 (Christopf. Rangerier, 1(rd) Reg. Hussars K.G.L.) renamed in a contemporary style and fitted with replacement suspension to which is attached fittings for a menu holder, fine

Corporal Christopher Rangenier was awarded the Guelphic Medal for bravery in the 1821 List. The citation, recorded by both Beamish and von Wissel reads as follows:
“An exceptionally brave man like his father. In a combat which the First Hussars had with the French cavalry at Francosa, in the month of August 1810, Lieutenant Teuto’s horse was severely wounded, and the Lieutenant would certainly have fallen into the enemy’s hands, had not Rangenier given him his own horse, and thus saved his officer from being taken prisoner”
“During the attack on the fortified position on the Nivelle, Corporal Rangenier was Orderly to General Clinton. When part of the 72nd English Regiment was in difficulties, he placed himself at their head, encouraged them, drove the enemy back once more and captured a gun. The General gave much praise to this example of determination and bravery, which he witnessed.
He was wounded in the battle of Fuentes d’Onor. When returning from the outposts, he had joined a squadron in a charge and had received a bad shot wound through the loins.”
In addition to the Guelphic Medal and Waterloo medal, Rangenier also received the M.G.S. with 8 clasps and the Hanovarian K.G.L. medal of 1841.