Antique 57th West Middlesex Regiment Albuhera Silver Tournament Medal C.1900

Antique 57th West Middlesex Regiment Albuhera Silver Tournament Medal

A scarce British military sporting prize medal associated with the celebrated 57th Regiment of Foot, later the Duke of Cambridge's Own Middlesex Regiment.

The front displays the number 57 above an Albuhera banner, surrounded by a laurel wreath. This commemorates the regiment's courageous service at the Battle of Albuhera in 1811, where the 57th earned its famous nickname, "The Die Hards."

The reverse is inscribed "Inter Company Tournament" around a plain central reserve, which appears never to have been engraved with a recipient's name or event.

A fascinating piece of British regimental history with an attractive original dark patina and honest age related wear.

Period: Circa 1890 to 1910
Material: Silver
Diameter: 31.7mm

Weight: 16.9 grams

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