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Auction: 25001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 429

(x) Loyal Honiton Volunteers 1796 silver circular medal with double-stepped rim, 54mm, hallmarks for London 1796, obverse features a crowned laurel wreath around 'Merit Rewarded 1796', surrounded by 'Loyal Honiton Volunteers'; reverse engraved 'Quarterly Ball Firing Competition won by Captn. J. Townsend September 1796', with silver ring suspension, minor contact wear, very fine

Provenance:
J.B. Hayward, January 1972.
Spink, 22 November 2012, Lot 101.

Referenced in War Medals and Decorations: Issued to the British Military and Naval Forces and Allies from 1588 to 1910 by Hastings Irwin. Captain James Townsend was advanced to Major, commanding the Loyal Honiton Volunteers, September 1803.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£250 to £350

Starting price
£200