Award - George III Highland Society’s Medal; bronze
1801 year| Bronze | - | 48 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Award medals › Military awards |
| Year | 1801 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 48 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#406569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Highlander with drawn sword capturing the standard of the French Imperial Legion, crocodile behind
Script: Latin
Lettering: NA FIR A CHOISIN BUAIDH SAN EPH AIT : 21 MAR .1801
Engraver: G. F. Pidgeon
Designer: Benjamin West
Comment
Brown: This medal was intended for presentation to the officers and men of the 42nd regiment from the London Highland Society as a token of their regard for the valour shown by the regiment in Egypt. The medals were never issued however when it was stated that "honorary medals were the gift of the Sovereign alone". An example in gold was presented to the Duke of York, President of the Highland Society, and one example each (though in which metal is not stated) to Sir Ralph Abercromby's four sons.
Most specimens have the following inscription in engraved script on the edge: O'N CHOUMUN CHAELEACH D'ON FHREICEADAN DUBH NA XLII RT. (From the London Highland Society to the Black Watch or 42nd Regt.) Some specimens have no edge inscription whilst one example noted in a private collection has the following inscription in engraved capitals: BY THE HIGHLAND SOCIETY OF LONDON.
