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13th (Somerset LI) Regimental Merit Award, 1826

13th (Somerset LI) Regimental Merit Award, 1826
13th Foot (Somerset Lt. Infantry) Order & Gradation of Merit, c.1826.  Cast in  silver, 1 1/2 inches dia., with straight bar suspension.   The front with a bugle horn in high relief suspended from a rose by the bugle cords with the numeral XIII within; on the body of the horn, the words Ava and Martinique.  Above the bugle a Sphinx with the word Egypt on the plinth and around the edge the words, Medal of Merit for 14 Years Good Conduct.  The reverse is plain, inscribed John Smith (possibly later than the award).  With dark patina, the raised extremities bright, and red ribbon with blue edges. Listed, Balmer p124. 
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