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Title Bethnal Green Volunteers medal, silver
Nationality British
Period c 1814
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Bethnal Green Volunteers were raised c 1798 to defend England against Napoleon (for home service only). Presented to all members of the regiment, and possibly financial supporters, in 1814 on the occasion of Napoleon's first surrender and exile to Elba. Condition is good very fine. Image is die-struck.



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