The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria

Loyal Islington Cavalry 1800, engraved circular gold medal with wreath border, 52mm.; Obv: Mounted officer advancing left with sword drawn, wreath above ‘God Save the King’ over crowned thistle, rose and shamrock, a standard planted behind with legend ‘Pro Patria Mori’, in exurgue ‘Loyal Islington Cavalry’; Rev: Crown over crossed flags, inscription below ‘Presented by Lt. Col. Aubert. to Capt. Anderdon for display of Swordsmanship by A. Troop. Highbury. 1800.’, integral loop in same pattern as border, good very fine £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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Provenance: Gaskell Collection 1911
Referenced in Balmer, V450.

Note: Owing to the uncertainty that exists with the original provenance and manufacture of some early engraved Volunteer Medals, this lot is sold as viewed.