News and Articles
14
Apr
Changing Sides in the Peninsular War – the story behind one medal
- Posted by Mark Cashmore
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Changing Sides in the Peninsular War The story behind one medal. During the Napoleonic Wars, both France and Britain employed soldiers drawn from the men of their allies, conquests or …
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06
Jan
A rare Royal Engineers medal for the Sudan
- Posted by Peter Duckers
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“Sudan 1899” in a Royal Engineers’ medal group.
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02
Jan
The Medals of Harry Shires
- Posted by Peter Duckers
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“Rorke’s Drift Hero” An interesting story behind a simple medal.
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21
Jun
Ashanti 1896 – a bloodless campaign in West Africa.
- Posted by Peter Duckers
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The conquest of the great Ashanti Empire was achieved in 1896 without a shot fired.
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27
Apr
Purser John Speed – a remarkable and long naval career.
- Posted by Peter Duckers
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Reflections on a Naval General Service Medal for Egypt (1801) and Syria (1840).
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27
Apr
Stephen Coxens, Veterinary Surgeon and Lieut., 23rd Light Dragoons.
- Posted by Peter Duckers
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A remarkable career brought to light via a Regimental Medal.
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13
Apr
The Mercantile Marine Medal 1914-18
- Posted by Peter Duckers
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A neglected award to a vital service?
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