United Kingdom. A Waterloo Medal to Private William Hilliard, 42nd Regiment / Royal Highland Regiment United Republic of measuring 37 mm x 29

measuring 37 mm x 29 mm

They measure approximately 380 mm across the waist

the rimmed band of blue enamel bears the date “DEN 8TH APRIL 1844

After fourteen months in Europe

overlaid by a black enameled triangle bearing a Slovak national eagle clutching a wreath

United Kingdom. A Waterloo Medal to Private William Hilliard, 42nd Regiment / Royal Highland Regiment United Republic of measuring 37 mm x 29A Waterloo Medal, in silver, full size, naming officially impressed on the rim WILLIAM HILLIARD, 42nd or R. H. REG. INFANTRY., original steel clip with replacement suspension bar, minor contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: William Hilliard was born about 1799 in Ashbuttle Somerset, and enlisted at the age of 15 in 1814. He served with the 42nd or Royal Highland Regiment of Foot until 1836, when he was discharged around the age of 37.