Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Reading Volunteers, an oval engraved medal, 70mm x 55mm, silver (no hallmarks), obverse: above, inscribed ‘Reading Volunteers’ featuring a standing riflemen, below ‘First Battalion’; the reverse inscribed ‘The Gift of Captn. J. Stephens Best Marksman Ball Practice 12 June 1804’ with ‘Jas Sutton’ below inside a scroll, good very fine £160-£200

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.