Waterloo Medal 1815, William Burman, 23rd Regiment of Light Dragoons

Silver medal, designed by Thomas Wyon, with a portrait of the Prince Regent on the obverse, with the inscription, 'George P. Regent'. On the reverse the figure of Winged Victory seated on a plinth, surmounted by the word, 'Wellington', with, 'Waterloo', and the date of the battle, 'June 18 1815', below.

The Waterloo medal was the first ever 'campaign medal' issued by the British Army, given to every soldier regardless of their rank or role. It was awarded to all soldiers present at the Battle of Waterloo and the actions during the two previous days.