Great Britain, Edward VIII, modern Mediterranean Medal reproduction, designed by G. W. de Saulles, white metal.
Great Britain, Edward VII, modern Mediterranean Medal reproduction, designed by G. W. de Saulles, original medals ca. 1901-1902 AD.,
Medal (ø 37-40 mm / 22,99 g), white metal, axis medal alignment ?? (ca. 0°), edge with casting seam and inscription: “ 3854 Pte G. W. HINDS. NORTH´O FUS. “,
Obv.: VICTORIA REGINA - ET IMPERATRIX , a crowned and veiled effigy of Queen Victoria, facing left, with the legend "VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX" around the upper perimeter.
Rev.: MEDITERRANEAN / [C]OPY , Britannia holding the Union Flag in her left hand and a laurel wreath in her right hand. In the right background are troops marching inland from the coast. In the left background are two men-of-war, with Neptune's Trident and Britannia's shield on the ground in the foreground. Around the top perimeter is the word "MEDITERRANEAN". COPY -punchmark at left field.
.
Hinds G W Received the Mediterranean Medal , Source: Medal roll WO100 368Northumberland Fusiliers 5th Battalion ( https://www.angloboerwar.com/medals-and-awards/british/1722-mediterranean-medal )
The Queen's Mediterranean Medal was authorised by King Edward VII and was awarded to Militia troops who had replaced their regular British Army counterparts in the various military garrisons across the Mediterranean, in Gibraltar, Malta and Egypt. This allowed regular troops to be available for the Second Boer War. The medal and ribbon are identical to the Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 except the inscription 'SOUTH AFRICA' has been replaced by the word 'MEDITERRANEAN' on the reverse of the medal. No clasps were awarded. The recipient's name and details were impressed on the rim of the medal.
Approximately 5,000 of the Queen's Mediterranean Medal were awarded. They were issued to eligible officers and men in the Third (Militia) Battalions of the: Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, Royal Fusiliers, West Yorkshire Regiment, Royal North Lancashire Regiment, Royal West Kent Regiment, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, Seaforth Highlanders and the Royal Munster Fusiliers.
This medal is identical to the Queen's South Africa (QSA) Medal except the inscription 'SOUTH AFRICA' on the reverse is replaced by the word 'MEDITERRANEAN'. No clasps were authorised for this medal. The ribbon is the same as for the QSA.
The Mediterranean Medal was authorised by King Edward VII and awarded to volunteer and militia troops who had replaced the regular troops in garrisons across the Mediterranean and who guarded Boer prisoners.
Approximately 5000 medals were awarded. The units present and the approximate number of medals issued are:
Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (574)
Royal Fusiliers
West Yorkshire Regiment
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment (202)
Royal West Kent Regiment
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (775)
Seaforth Highlanders (784)
Royal Munster Fusiliers (498)
TypeCampaign medal
Awarded forCampaign service
DescriptionSilver disk 36 mm wide
Presented byUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
EligibilityBritish Army
Campaign(s)Boer War 1899-1902
Clasps:None
Established1902
Total5,000
The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers was an infantry regiment of the British Army. Raised in 1674 as one of three 'English' units in the Dutch Anglo-Scots Brigade, it accompanied William III to England in the November 1688 Glorious Revolution and became part of the English establishment in 1689. In 1751, it became the 5th Regiment of Foot, with the regional title 'Northumberland' added in 1782; in 1836, it was designated a Fusilier unit and became the 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot. After the 1881 Childers Reforms, it adopted the title Northumberland Fusiliers, then Royal Northumberland Fusiliers on 3 June 1935. In 1968, it was amalgamated with the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment), the Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers and Lancashire Fusiliers to form the present Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
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![Great Britain, Edward VIII, modern Mediterranean Medal reproduction, designed by G. W. de Saulles, white metal.
Great Britain, Edward VII, modern Mediterranean Medal reproduction, designed by G. W. de Saulles, original medals ca. 1901-1902 AD.,
Medal (ø 37-40 mm / 22,99 g), white metal, axis medal alignment ?? (ca. 0°), edge with casting seam and inscription: “ 3854 Pte G. W. HINDS. NORTH´O FUS. “,
Obv.: VICTORIA REGINA - ET IMPERATRIX , a crowned and veiled effigy of Queen Victoria, facing left, with the legend "VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX" around the upper perimeter.
Rev.: MEDITERRANEAN / [C]OPY , Britannia holding the Union Flag in her left hand and a laurel wreath in her right hand. In the right background are troops marching inland from the coast. In the left background are two men-of-war, with Neptune's Trident and Britannia's shield on the ground in the foreground. Around the top perimeter is the word "MEDITERRANEAN". COPY -punchmark at left field.
.
Hinds G W Received the Mediterranean Medal , Source: Medal roll WO100 368Northumberland Fusiliers 5th Battalion ( https://www.angloboerwar.com/medals-and-awards/british/1722-mediterranean-medal )
The Queen's Mediterranean Medal was authorised by King Edward VII and was awarded to Militia troops who had replaced their regular British Army counterparts in the various military garrisons across the Mediterranean, in Gibraltar, Malta and Egypt. This allowed regular troops to be available for the Second Boer War. The medal and ribbon are identical to the Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 except the inscription 'SOUTH AFRICA' has been replaced by the word 'MEDITERRANEAN' on the reverse of the medal. No clasps were awarded. The recipient's name and details were impressed on the rim of the medal.
Approximately 5,000 of the Queen's Mediterranean Medal were awarded. They were issued to eligible officers and men in the Third (Militia) Battalions of the: Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, Royal Fusiliers, West Yorkshire Regiment, Royal North Lancashire Regiment, Royal West Kent Regiment, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, Seaforth Highlanders and the Royal Munster Fusiliers.
This medal is identical to the Queen's South Africa (QSA) Medal except the inscription 'SOUTH AFRICA' on the reverse is replaced by the word 'MEDITERRANEAN'. No clasps were authorised for this medal. The ribbon is the same as for the QSA.
The Mediterranean Medal was authorised by King Edward VII and awarded to volunteer and militia troops who had replaced the regular troops in garrisons across the Mediterranean and who guarded Boer prisoners.
Approximately 5000 medals were awarded. The units present and the approximate number of medals issued are:
Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (574)
Royal Fusiliers
West Yorkshire Regiment
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment (202)
Royal West Kent Regiment
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (775)
Seaforth Highlanders (784)
Royal Munster Fusiliers (498)
TypeCampaign medal
Awarded forCampaign service
DescriptionSilver disk 36 mm wide
Presented byUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
EligibilityBritish Army
Campaign(s)Boer War 1899-1902
Clasps:None
Established1902
Total5,000
The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers was an infantry regiment of the British Army. Raised in 1674 as one of three 'English' units in the Dutch Anglo-Scots Brigade, it accompanied William III to England in the November 1688 Glorious Revolution and became part of the English establishment in 1689. In 1751, it became the 5th Regiment of Foot, with the regional title 'Northumberland' added in 1782; in 1836, it was designated a Fusilier unit and became the 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot. After the 1881 Childers Reforms, it adopted the title Northumberland Fusiliers, then Royal Northumberland Fusiliers on 3 June 1935. In 1968, it was amalgamated with the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment), the Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers and Lancashire Fusiliers to form the present Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
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Great Britain, Edward VIII, modern Mediterranean Medal reproduction, designed by G. W. de Saulles, white metal.
Great Britain, Edward VII, modern Mediterranean Medal reproduction, designed by G. W. de Saulles, original medals ca. 1901-1902 AD.,
Medal (ø 37-40 mm / 22,99 g), white metal, axis medal alignment ?? (ca. 0°), edge with casting seam and inscription: “ 3854 Pte G. W. HINDS. NORTH´O FUS. “,
Obv.: VICTORIA REGINA - ET IMPERATRIX , a crowned and veiled effigy of Queen Victoria, facing left, with the legend \"VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX\" around the upper perimeter.
Rev.: MEDITERRANEAN / [C]OPY , Britannia holding the Union Flag in her left hand and a laurel wreath in her right hand. In the right background are troops marching inland from the coast. In the left background are two men-of-war, with Neptune's Trident and Britannia's shield on the ground in the foreground. Around the top perimeter is the word \"MEDITERRANEAN\". COPY -punchmark at left field.
.
Hinds G W Received the Mediterranean Medal , Source: Medal roll WO100 368Northumberland Fusiliers 5th Battalion ( https://www.angloboerwar.com/medals-and-awards/british/1722-mediterranean-medal )
The Queen's Mediterranean Medal was authorised by King Edward VII and was awarded to Militia troops who had replaced their regular British Army counterparts in the various military garrisons across the Mediterranean, in Gibraltar, Malta and Egypt. This allowed regular troops to be available for the Second Boer War. The medal and ribbon are identical to the Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 except the inscription 'SOUTH AFRICA' has been replaced by the word 'MEDITERRANEAN' on the reverse of the medal. No clasps were awarded. The recipient's name and details were impressed on the rim of the medal.
Approximately 5,000 of the Queen's Mediterranean Medal were awarded. They were issued to eligible officers and men in the Third (Militia) Battalions of the: Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, Royal Fusiliers, West Yorkshire Regiment, Royal North Lancashire Regiment, Royal West Kent Regiment, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, Seaforth Highlanders and the Royal Munster Fusiliers.
This medal is identical to the Queen's South Africa (QSA) Medal except the inscription 'SOUTH AFRICA' on the reverse is replaced by the word 'MEDITERRANEAN'. No clasps were authorised for this medal. The ribbon is the same as for the QSA.
The Mediterranean Medal was authorised by King Edward VII and awarded to volunteer and militia troops who had replaced the regular troops in garrisons across the Mediterranean and who guarded Boer prisoners.
Approximately 5000 medals were awarded. The units present and the approximate number of medals issued are:
Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (574)
Royal Fusiliers
West Yorkshire Regiment
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment (202)
Royal West Kent Regiment
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (775)
Seaforth Highlanders (784)
Royal Munster Fusiliers (498)
TypeCampaign medal
Awarded forCampaign service
DescriptionSilver disk 36 mm wide
Presented byUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
EligibilityBritish Army
Campaign(s)Boer War 1899-1902
Clasps:None
Established1902
Total5,000
The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers was an infantry regiment of the British Army. Raised in 1674 as one of three 'English' units in the Dutch Anglo-Scots Brigade, it accompanied William III to England in the November 1688 Glorious Revolution and became part of the English establishment in 1689. In 1751, it became the 5th Regiment of Foot, with the regional title 'Northumberland' added in 1782; in 1836, it was designated a Fusilier unit and became the 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot. After the 1881 Childers Reforms, it adopted the title Northumberland Fusiliers, then Royal Northumberland Fusiliers on 3 June 1935. In 1968, it was amalgamated with the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment), the Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers and Lancashire Fusiliers to form the present Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
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