) and numbered "523" on the reverse)
much like the Distinguished Service Cross had been created for Junior Officers of the Royal Navy in 1901
two-piece construction bronze gilt and enamels
measuring 48 mm (w) x 144 mm (l) when folded
United Kingdom. A Waterloo Medal to Private James Sharpnell, 3rd battalion, 1st Regiment Foot Guards Auction ) and numbered "523" onA Waterloo Medal, in silver, full size, naming officially impressed on the rim JAMES SHRAPNELL, 3rd BATT. GRENAD. GUARDS., original steel clip and large iron ring, contemporary replacement ribbon bearing discolouration due to iron and light fraying, notable contact marks to obverse and edge bruises, dark patina on the reverse, in very fine condition. Footnote: James Sharpnell was born about 1784 in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. He is included in the Waterloo