Peninsula

[Standard_Sean]

Hi all,
I am seeking some information on a Brunswick, 1809-1909, Centenary medal. As I have no luck in my research so far. Any information would be appreciated.
Cheers, Sean

[Daniel Murphy]

Sean,
Without seeing it, it is probably a centenary medal for Brunswick Infantry Regt 92. Their battle honor worn on the spike helmet was "Peninsula". This commemorated their service in the Peninsular Campaign (Spain) during the Napoleonic Wars. I recall seeing somewhere that they were formed in 1809. The centenary medal would have been given to the men of the regiment during during the centanary celebration. I have seen a number of these from various regiments, but most seem to be from units that trace their ancestry back to units that fought the Napoleonic Wars

[Wild Card]

Hi Sean,

Yes, I have seen these medals. As I recall, they have pretty much the same obverse as the Brunswick Waterloo medals. I also seem to recall medals with a skull and crossbones and the word Peninsula; which may have been the reverse of the medals with the “Waterloo” obverse.

In any case, I can not find where these medals, unlike the Prussian Kurhesse and Hannover regiment series, had any official status.

I hope that this information is helpful.

Best wishes,

Wild Card

[Standard_Sean]

Yes, thank you both for that enlightenment.
-Sean

[McCulloh]

I have seen one to a Hussar regt. Are these faked at all?

[Standard_Sean]

Most likely not.

[Robin Lumsden]

Here's the medal.

The Black Duke is on the other side.

These were unofficial, and commemorated the centenary of the regiment. Probably all men in the regiment in the centenary year got one.

The quality of these medals is fantastic, and you can pick them up for around $50.

[GrenadierKarl]

Hallo Robin,

I saw such item in another bronze version. What do you think about the medal? Do you know more about the existence of different versions (officer versions etc.)? Karl

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[Robin Lumsden]

Hallo Robin,

I saw such item in another bronze version. What do you think about the medal? Do you know more about the existence of different versions (officer versions etc.)? Karl

Click to view supersized pictures!

It's the same medal, only mounted differently.
I've seen various mounts on these.
It doesn't mean anything special, though. They were unofficial, so different mounts would be used.
That's a nice one you posted.