The Simon C. Marriage Collection of Medals to the Artillery

Waterloo 1815 (Lieut. Thomas Watkis, Royal Foot Artillery.) fitted with original steel clip and ring suspension, vice mark to lower obverse field, otherwise some light contact marks, very fine £1,600-£2,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Simon C. Marriage Collection of Medals to the Artillery.

View
Collection

Thomas Watkis received the Waterloo medal but it is uncertain whether or not he was present at the battle or with the reserve force on 18 June. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant on 1 August 1815, and died at the Cape of Good Hope on 29 April 1828.