Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Capture of Portobello, 1739, a copper medal, unsigned, three-quarter length figure of Vernon left, head facing, rev. six ships outside Portobello harbour, 37mm (Adams PBv 32x; Betts –; MI pl. clv, 14), has been gilded overall and fitted with soldered loop and rings for suspension, very fine; together with bronze medal for Battle of Culloden 1746 (Eimer 605, similar) worn, and Loyal Birmingham Light Horse Volunteers 1798, bronze medal ‘Struck to Commemorate the presentation of Colours to the Birmingham Loyal Associations June 4. 1798’ (Eimer 899) fitted with soldered wire loop for suspension, otherwise nearly very fine (3) £60-£80