Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 43 25 Mar 2020
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The Pavilion Collection, Commemorative Medals, George IV, Regimental Medal of the 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment of Foot, 2nd type, proof or pattern in (faded) gilt white metal, by W. S. Mossop, 1820, Field Marshal Gough kneels before George IV (as Prince Regent), who, in robes, stands before Windsor Castle and presents him with a medal, ESTABLISHED UNDER ROYAL SANCTION – 1785, rev. ORDER OF MERIT 22ND REGIMENT – REESTABLISHED BY COL: SIR H. GOUGH 1ST JANUARY 1820, 36mm. (Balmer, R.246; Tancred p. 325, illus.; Hastings Irwin, 2nd ed, p. 191; BDM.IV, 172), very fine
Bt. Ardingly Antique Fair, March 2011
A Good Conduct medal that was awarded in gilt-silver for 21 years, silver for 14 years and bronze for 7 years. It was worn suspended from the neck on a red, blue or yellow ribbon.
Sir Hugh Gough (1779-1869), Baron Gough, or (from 1849) 1st Viscount Gough, was a prominent soldier in the Peninsular War and in India, who was said to have commanded in more general actions than any other British officer except the Duke of Wellington. He obtained his commission at the age of 13.
(60-80 GBP)
Bt. Ardingly Antique Fair, March 2011
A Good Conduct medal that was awarded in gilt-silver for 21 years, silver for 14 years and bronze for 7 years. It was worn suspended from the neck on a red, blue or yellow ribbon.
Sir Hugh Gough (1779-1869), Baron Gough, or (from 1849) 1st Viscount Gough, was a prominent soldier in the Peninsular War and in India, who was said to have commanded in more general actions than any other British officer except the Duke of Wellington. He obtained his commission at the age of 13.
(60-80 GBP)