Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Manchester and Salford Volunteers Medal 1802, 34mm, silver, the obverse depicting a laureated bust of King George III facing right, ‘The King defended the constitution preservd.; M.& S. V. Embodied 1798’ around, the reverse inscribed ‘Presented by the officers of the Grenadier Company 2d Battalion Manchester and Salford Volunteers for uniform good conduct 1802’ within wreath, the edge impressed ‘Thomas Webb’, with small ring fitting, toned, very fine, rare £100-£140

Buckland Dix & Wood, October 1993; Dix Noonan Webb, April 2004.

Referenced in Balmer, V606.