Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

21st Light Dragoons 1819, circular engraved silver medal, 51mm. in diameter, Obv. ‘XXI’ with crown above and ‘LD’ below, surrounded by laurel wreath bearing regimental honours ‘Cuttack’, ‘San Domingo’, Monte Video’, and ‘Africa’; Rev. engraved inscription ‘Presented to Mr John Schroeder, Veterinary Surgeon by Colonel Richard Pigot as a token of regard on the disbanding of the regt. 1819’, with reeded rim and integral loop for suspension, nearly very fine £ 360-400

Ref. Balmer R106. Ex D.N.W. March 2008.
John Schroeder, Veterinary Surgeon, 25 June 1812.
Richard Pigot, Captain December 1793; Major April 1802; Lt.-Col. May 1806; Colonel June 1814.

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