Military General Service Medal
SKU: 02.GBR.0170.101.01
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History
The Military General Service Medal was established by General Order on June 1, 1847. The Medal was retroactively awarded to all Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and enlisted men of the British Army who served in battles during the period of 1793-1814, including those in the French Revolutionary Wars (1792-1902), the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815), and the Anglo-American War of 1812.
Every medal was awarded with at least one clasp that denoted service in a specific battle. The highest number officially issued to one recipient was fifteen. The following 29 clasps were officially issued:
1. "EGYPT"
2. "MAIDA"
3. "ROLEIA"
4. "VIMEIRA"
5. "SAHAGUN"
6. "BENEVENTE"
7. "SAHAGUN & BENEVENTE"
8. "CORUNNA"
9. "MARTINIQUE"
10. "TALAVERA"
11. "GUADALOUPE"
12. "BUSACO"
13. "BARROSA"
14. "FUENTES D’ONOR"
15. "ALBUHERA"
16. "JAVA"
17. "CUIDAD RODRIGO"
18. "BADAJOZ"
19. "SALAMANCA"
20. "FORT DETROIT"
21. "VITTORIA"
22. "PYRENEES"
23. "ST SEBASTIAN"
24. "CHATEAUGUAY"
25. "NIVELLE"
26. "CHRYSTLER’S FARM"
27. "NIVE"
28. "ORTHES"
29. "TOULOUSE"
There may be additional versions that differ in size.
Versions
$2,250-2,750 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$2,250-2,750 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$2,220-2,250 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$1,750-2,250 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$3,000-3,500 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$8,000-10,500 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$3,000-3,500 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$1,750-2,250 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$2,750-3,000 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$1,800-2,200 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$1,750-2,250 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$1,750-2,250 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$1,750-2,250 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$1,750-2,250 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$2,250-2,700 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$1,750-2,250 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$1,750-2,250 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$2,300-2,600 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$1,750-2,250 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$8,750-11,500 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$7,000-8,750 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$8,000-9,500 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$1,750-2,250 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$1,750-2,200 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$1,800-2,200 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$1,750-2,250 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$1,650-1,750 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$1,650-1,750 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$1,650-1,750 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$7000 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
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