Peninsula Medal for Officers, Type I (by F. Streuber)
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SKU: 02.BRU.0107.101.01.001
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A circular medal constructed of silver. The obverse bears a variety of war trophies and a shield with the mirrored monogram "C". There are laurel branches in the background. The reverse centre bears the inscription "PENINSULA" encompassed by a wreath of laurel and oak. On a loop for suspension, on a red ribbon.
The Peninsula Medal, Type I was established by Duke Carl II on October 30, 1824. The Peninsula Medal for Officers was conferred upon Officers who served with the British in the Peninsular War. The Type I medal features the cipher "C".
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