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Title Military General Service medal
Nationality British
Period 1847
Sold

Military General Service medal, 1783-1814. Eight clasps: TALAVERA, BUSACO, CIUDAD RODRIGO, SALAMANCA, VITTORIA, ST SEBASTIAN, NIVELLE, NIVE. 'OTTO LEONHARDT, SERJT. 2ND LINE BN K.G.L.' Sergeant Otto Leonhardt, 2nd Line Battalion, The King's German Legion.

This recipient is confirmed as having received all eight clasps. With copy of medal roll. (Provenance: ex-John Hayward, 1974; Glendinning, Sale 180, 1985; and March Medals, 1987). EF.

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[Militaria : Medals : British : 19th Century]

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Chris, got the buckle thanks and what a beauty, posted it on the forum already (war relics forum) I mod the buckle forum I have put a thanks to you on there with your site title so might drum up a bit of business for you :)

B E, UK, 13.12.2011

I am just dropping your company a line to say thank you for the 2nd WW Iron Cross, that my brother has purchased off your site Thursday evening. We received it 1st class today and it is in excellent condition. Many thanks again.

J B, UK, 15.10.2005

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