MILITARY GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Talavera, Albuhera, Vittoria, Toulouse (J. Lees, 3rd Dragoon Gds); officially impressed, with original ribbon. Dark old cabinet tone, two minor edge bruises, otherwise bold very fine. The 3rd Dragoon Guards landed at Lisbon 26-27 March 1809 as part of Fane’s cavalry brigade. On the 4 May that year they marched north to join Wellington’s army, and at the battle of Talavera, fought 27-28 July 1809. The 3rd Dragoon Guards and the 4th Light Dragoons had moved into the plain on the left and advanced to charge a column of enemy infantry, but this order was countermanded, calling for the two regiments to reform (supported by Major-General Anson’s Brigade). It was during these manoeuvres that Captain Brice was severely wounded by a cannonball. Wellington’s forces were quickly pushed back after the successful action, leaving many of the wounded behind, including Captain Brice. Many British soldiers were captured, and on the whole were well-treated. Sold with copy roll mention confirming this 4-clasp award.
MILITARY GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Talavera, Albuhera, Vittoria, Toulouse (J. Lees, 3rd Dragoon Gds); officially impressed, with original ribbon. Dark old cabinet tone, two minor edge bruises, otherwise bold very fine. The 3rd Dragoon Guards landed at Lisbon 26-27 March 1809 as part of Fane’s cavalry brigade. On the 4 May that year they marched north to join Wellington’s army, and at the battle of Talavera, fought 27-28 July 1809. The 3rd Dragoon Guards and the 4th Light Dragoons had moved into the plain on the left and advanced to charge a column of enemy infantry, but this order was countermanded, calling for the two regiments to reform (supported by Major-General Anson’s Brigade). It was during these manoeuvres that Captain Brice was severely wounded by a cannonball. Wellington’s forces were quickly pushed back after the successful action, leaving many of the wounded behind, including Captain Brice. Many British soldiers were captured, and on the whole were well-treated. Sold with copy roll mention confirming this 4-clasp award.
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