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Auction: 21002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 9

Waterloo 1815 (John M'Intosh 1st Batt. 71st Reg. Foot), fitted with replacement straight-bar suspension, some light pitting and edge knocks, otherwise very fine

During the Battle of Waterloo on 18 June 1815, the 71st (Highland) Regiment of Foot (Light Infantry) formed part of the 3rd British Brigade of the 2nd British Infantry Division; alongside the 52nd Light Infantry and two battalions of the 95th Rifles, they formed a strong cohort of regiments which had all seen extensive service during the Peninsular War.
Stationed on the right flank of Wellington's position, after initially being placed in reserve the 71st were later to see much heavy fighting during the French cavalry attacks and final repulse of the Imperial Guard.

Private McIntosh, of Captain A.J. McIntyre's Company, is confirmed on the Roll for the Waterloo Medal.

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Sold for
£1,600

Starting price
£550