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Waterloo Medal 1815 awarded to Thomas Smith, 10th (Prince of Wales's Own) Royal Regiment of Light Dragoons (Hussars)
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 on 18 June 1815 and the actions during the two previous days.
NAM Accession Number
NAM. 1963-05-51-2
Copyright/Ownership
National Army Museum Copyright
Location
National Army Museum, Study collection
Object URL
https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1963-05-51-2