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November 22, 2012 - LoNdoN<br />

121<br />

Sadlers Sharpshooters 1802<br />

A circular engraved medal with triple-stepped rim,<br />

52mm, silver (Hallmarks for London 1802), obverse<br />

featuring a Militiaman in the st<strong>and</strong>ing firing position,<br />

military camp in background, ‘Sadlers Sharpshooters’<br />

above, ‘Best Shot at Ball Practice’ in exergue, reverse<br />

inscribed ‘Awarded to Corpl. Wm. Staples for the Best<br />

Target at 100 Yards September 30th 1802’, good very<br />

fine, with heavy silver scroll supported suspension ring<br />

£280-320<br />

This medal is illustrated <strong>and</strong> referenced in Hastings Irwin<br />

PROVENANCE:<br />

Colonel Gaskell Collection 1911<br />

J.B. Hayward October 1971.<br />

121<br />

122<br />

91<br />

122<br />

Sidmouth Loyal Artillery c.1801<br />

A large circular engraved medal with integral silver<br />

roped border, 66mm, silver (Hallmarks for London<br />

1800), obverse inscribed ‘GR’ in centre, Royal Crown<br />

above, Cannon below, surrounded by laurel wreath,<br />

‘Sidmouth Loyal Artillery’ on banner at top, reverse<br />

inscribed ‘First Prize adjudged to Gunner Geo. Smith<br />

for skill in Gun Practice’, very fine, with silver loop<br />

suspension<br />

£240-280<br />

Referenced in Hastings Irwin

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