Military General Service Miniature Medal 1793-1814
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Military General Service Medal 1793-1814. Clasp: TOULOUSE.
Old Contemporary Silver Miniature in Extremely Good Condition. On ribbon with top buckle bar, working pin assembly to rear.
RARE Miniature with single Clasp TOULOUSE, a lovely Miniature. Only 654 SINGLE BAR MEDALS were issued for TOULOUSE.
TOULOUSE 10th April 1814
The final major engagement of the Napoleonic Wars, fought in Southwestern France. It was a tragic, unnecessary conflict. Marshal Soult heavily fortified the city of Toulouse, forcing Wellington to launch a costly frontal assault on the dominating heights of Calvinet.
This was an incredibly bloody encounter and the British and their Allies lost 5,500 Soldiers, the French only 2,700. Official Dispatches confirming Napoleon’s surrender did not reach Wellington until the 12th April two days after the Battle.
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Wessex Militaria stands as a testament to Tim's lifelong passion for military history and collectibles. With previous generations of his family, including himself, having served in the military, Tim had developed a deep passion for collecting medals and other militaria from a young age. His...
