United Kingdom. A Waterloo Medal to Lieutenant Christopher Busteed, 2nd Battalion, 69th Regiment of Foot, Wounded at Waterloo Auction constructed of silvered metal

constructed of silvered metal

single-handedly defended against a Red Army assault for 14 hours in temperatures of -30 celsius

The decoration measures at 76mm (w) x 114

Todt making in circle

Transport Quercy (silvered bronze with red and dark blue enamels

United Kingdom. A Waterloo Medal to Lieutenant Christopher Busteed, 2nd Battalion, 69th Regiment of Foot, Wounded at Waterloo Auction constructed of silvered metalA Waterloo Medal, in silver, full size, naming officially impressed on the rim LIEUT. CHRIST. BUSTEED, 2nd BATT. 69th REG. FOOT., original steel clip and large iron ring, replacement ribbon, minor contact marks, dark patina on the reverse, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Christopher Busteed was born in Cork, Ireland, about 1789. Lieutenant Christopher Busteed is present on the Waterloo Medal Roll in the 2nd Battalion, 69th Regiment of Foot.