Isle of St. Vincent Medal

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SKU: 02.GBR.0152.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$1,750-2,250 USD

  • Isle of St. Vincent Medal Obverse
  • Isle of St. Vincent Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$1,750-2,250 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Great Britain
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: ST. VINCENTS BLACK CORPS Rev: BOLD LOYAL OBEDIENT
  • Size
    48.5mm
  • Version Remarks
    The Bronze Medal is stamped "H.G. FEC."
  • Image Licensing
    This image is attributed to Morton & Eden Ltd., Catalogue 5.

History


The Isle of St. Vincent Medal was established during the Second Carib War in 1795. During the war, Brigade Major Seton raised a corps of 500 men on St. Vincent from the island’s slave population. These men had been freed especially for service under the British flag to fight against the French-supported Carib uprising.

The Medal was awarded to the black Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers of the Corps in recognition of their service.

The medals were issued unnamed and without a suspension, although it is common to find them pieced, or with a ring added.

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