Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

79th (Cameron) Highlanders Medal of Merit, First Class, silver, 31mm, the obverse featuring a trophy of arms, with ‘79’ inscribed on central shield, the reverse featuring the Regimental Badge with the Sphinx at centre, and ‘Waterloo’ above, surrounded by a list of battle honours, comprising Egmont of Zee, Fuentes d’Oner, Salamanca, Pyrennes, Nivelle, Nive, and Toulouse, the edge plain, with contemporary silver hinged suspension and riband, nearly very fine £80-£120

The 79th Highlanders First Class Medal of Merit was awarded for 14 years’ long service and good conduct. This version dates from 1820-37.