Military General Service Medal (with "JAVA" clasp)

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SKU: 02.GBR.0170.101.01.015

Estimated market value:

$1,750-2,250 USD

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    Estimated market value:

    $1,750-2,250 USD

    Attributes

    • Country
      Great Britain
    • Makers
      Royal Mint, London
    • Composition
      Silver
    • Inscription
      Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793-1814 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
    • Size
      36mm

    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"

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