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Copy of Turkish Crimean Medal (Sardinian issue), engraved to Pvt. J.…
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page84.html8 Aug 2021: Lester Watson acquired the medal at some point before 1928. -
Ancient & Honourable Artillery Company of Massachusetts Medal for …
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page387.html8 Aug 2021: It is one of three of his medals that are now in the Watson Collection;follow. ... Nonetheless, it was as a group that Lester Watson purchased them at some point before 1928; they had all previously formed part of the Payne Collection. -
Ashanti Medal, with bar for Kumassi, awarded to Pvt. Mandi, 1901
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page43.html8 Aug 2021: Obverse, a bust of King Edward VII. Reverse, the British lion standing on a rock at the left watching the sunrise; a shield and two assegais below. ... Lester Watson purchased it at some point before 1928. -
East and West Africa Medal, with bar for Brass River 1895, awarded to …
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page107.html8 Aug 2021: In January 1895 the Royal Niger Company's station at Akassa was attacked and more than forty people killed. ... Her complement later earnt another medal which has ended up in the Watson Collection.) Lester Watson purchased the medal from the London -
East and West Africa Medal, with bar for Benin 1897, awarded to Pvt.…
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page109.html8 Aug 2021: The Watson Collection also includes medals awarded to men of this ship from the Brass River and M'wele campaigns of 1895-1896.) Lester Watson acquired the medal at some point -
Gwalior Campaign Star (Maharajpoor), awarded to Pvt. Thomas Waterman, …
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page214.html8 Aug 2021: For participation in that battle, or another the same day at Punniar, this star was issued by the Honourable East India Company. ... Lester Watson purchased it at some point before 1928. -
Naval Good Shooting Medal, awarded to PO1 A. Gass 1905
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page290.html8 Aug 2021: the gunnery competitions held at the Annual Fleet Competitions with a similar medal. ... Lester Watson purchased the medal at some point before 1928. -
Military Medal 1916, with bar, awarded to Pvt. W. Spouge, 1916 &…
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page241.html8 Aug 2021: Military Medal, 1916 (Great War). The Military Medal was instituted in 1916 to reward acts of bravery by NCOs and men in the Army (and at that point the Royal Flying ... Lester Watson acquired the medal at some point before 1928. -
East and West Africa Medal, with bar for Witu August 1893, awarded to …
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page104.html8 Aug 2021: As a result, a small punitive expedition was sent in 1893, which landed at the island town of Lamu in the Sultan's home state of Pate (now also in Kenya). ... Lester Watson purchased the medal from the London dealers Spink at some point before 1928. -
Indian Order of Merit, 3rd Class, awarded between 1837 and 1912
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page183.html8 Aug 2021: The receipient of this medal must therefore have been awarded the Order's medal at some point between 1837 and 1912, when Indian troops were made eligible for the Victoria Cross ... Lester Watson purchased the medal at some point before 1928. -
Mercantile Marine War Medal, awarded to Alexander Dikson, 1919
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page218.html8 Aug 2021: Reverse, merchant ships at sea circling a sinking submarine. Mercantile Marine War Medal, 1919. ... Lester Watson acquired it at some point before 1928. -
Gwalior Campaign Star (Punniar), awarded to Pvt. George Homeshaw, 1844
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page310.html8 Aug 2021: Another battle was fought the same day at Punniar with similarly decisive results, and for participation in that or the Battle of Maharajpur, this star was issued by the Honourable East ... Lester Watson purchased his star at some point before 1928. -
Queen's South Africa Medal, with bars for Tugela Heights &…
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page317.html8 Aug 2021: In the 1880s however the discovery of vast gold reserves in Transvaal brought large numbers of foreign settlers, largely British, across the border, and an attempted coup at the instigation of ... Lester Watson acquired his medal at some point before 1928 -
Burma War Medal, awarded to an Indian officer, 1832
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page54.html8 Aug 2021: Reverse, an army approaching a coastal city, with boats at sea to the left beyond a tall palm. ... This one is unnamed, so the recipient cannot be identified. Lester Watson purchased the medal from the London dealer Baldwin at some point before 1928. -
Military General Service Medal, with bar for Java, awarded to Pvt. A. …
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page228.html8 Aug 2021: The cornerstone of this campaign was the war in which the Indonesian island of Java was taken, a campaign which began with the landing at and capture of Fort Cornelis. ... Lester Watson acquired the piece at some point before 1928. -
Scinde Campaign Medal (Hyderabad), awarded to Gunner W. Ancion, 1843
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page135.html8 Aug 2021: attacked Hyderabad in protest at the emplacement of a British puppet ruler in the province. ... Lester Watson purchased the medal at some point before 1928. -
India Medal (1895-1902), with bar for Relief of Chitral 1895, awarded …
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page164.html8 Aug 2021: Afghan interference in this conflict led the British to negotiate the emplacement of a garrison at Chitral in 1895 to safeguard their position. ... It has been renamed. Lester Watson acquired the medal at some point before 1928. -
Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, awarded to Pvt. John Lea…
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page202.html8 Aug 2021: To earn it a sailor had to have twenty years' service to his credit, although some had amassed rather more by the time of their discharge. ... He received a gratuity of 5 pounds from the Queen. Lester Watson acquired his medal at some point before 1928. -
Scinde Campaign Medal (Meanee & Hyderabad), awarded to Pvt.…
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page217.html8 Aug 2021: had attacked Hyderabad in protest at the emplacement of a British puppet ruler in the province. ... Lester Watson purchased his medal at some point before 1928. -
Allied Victory Medal 1914-1918 (French), 1919
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page365.html8 Aug 2021: Lester Watson purchased it from the London dealers Baldwin at some point before 1928. -
Allied Victory Medal 1914-1918 (Cuban), 1919
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page371.html8 Aug 2021: Lester Watson bought the medal from the London dealers Baldwin at some point before 1928. -
Africa General Service Medal, with bars for N. Nigeria & Aro…
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page36.html8 Aug 2021: Lester Watson purchased it at some point before 1928. -
Allied Victory Medal 1914-1918 (Romanian), 1919
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page369.html8 Aug 2021: Reverse, a vertical double-headed battleaxe with leaves at either side within a border of chain-links, the inscription being made on the horizontal links' edges. ... Lester Watson purchased it from the London dealers Baldwin at some point before 1928. -
Allied Victory Medal 1914-1918 (Italian), 1919
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page372.html8 Aug 2021: Reverse, an Apollonine libational tripod and a cauldron at the centre with "MCMXIV" & "MCMXVIII" inscribed on either side, and with two doves with olive sprays flying above. ... It cannot therefore be known to whom it was awarded. Lester Watson bought -
Naval General Service Medal, with bar for Syria, awarded to Francis…
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page286.html8 Aug 2021: The result was that many of the bars were issued in tiny numbers, with some combinations all but unique, and the medals command a very high price among collectors because of ... Lester Watson purchased the medal at some point before 1928. -
India Medal, with bars for Punjab Frontier 1897-98 & Samana 1897, …
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page309.html8 Aug 2021: In 1897 several parts of the Frontier rose in rebellion at once, all seeing an opportunity in a Pashtun rising which began the fighting. ... Lester Watson acquired the medal at some point before 1928. -
Third China War Medal, awarded to Ord. F. Whittle, 1901
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page73.html8 Aug 2021: The recipient of this medal was Orderly F. Whittle of HMS Endymion (not to be confused with the earlier frigate of the name, some of whose crew'sthe Watson collection). ... The medal was purchased by Lester Watson at some point before 1928. -
Egyptian Medal, with bars for The Nile 1884-85 & Kirbekan,…
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page122.html8 Aug 2021: the voyageurs to participate in the capture of the Mahdist outpost at Kirbekan that earnt him the second bar to his medal. ... Lester Watson purchased his medal at some point before 1928. The Museum is grateful to Mr G. -
India General Service Medal (1854-1895), with bar for Persia, awarded …
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page154.html8 Aug 2021: Lester Watson acquired the medal at some point before 1928. -
Khedive's Egyptian Star, issued in 1889
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page191.html8 Aug 2021: Lester Watson acquired it at some point before 1928. -
Medalha da Vitoria (Allied Victory Medal 1914-1918 (Portuguese)), 1919
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page368.html8 Aug 2021: Reverse, the Portuguese arms arranged at the left on a central tranverse bar composed of Portuguese crosses, the central word of legend being overlaid. ... Lester Watson purchased it from the London dealers Baldwin at some point before 1928. -
Egyptian Medal, awarded to Gunner A. Chittle, 1882, with bars for…
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page115.html8 Aug 2021: After some international indecision this was suppressed by British arms, and this medal awarded to those involved. ... Lester Watson acquired his medal at some point before 1928. -
Indian Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (Victoria), awarded …
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page200.html8 Aug 2021: The Company's decorations and awards however often continued in issue for some time, and thus the last issues of the Company's Long Service Medal were made in 1873. ... Lester Watson acquired the medal at some point before 1928. -
East and West Africa Medal, with bar for Witu 1890, awarded to PO1 H. …
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page103.html8 Aug 2021: The British forces suffered only a few men wounded. Among those unhurt was a Midshipman Roger Keyes, serving aboard HMS Turquoise, with whom another Watson Collection recipient earned a medal in ... Lester Watson acquired the medal at some point before -
Distinguished Conduct Medal, awarded to Sgt. J. Barry between 1901…
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page91.html8 Aug 2021: It was acquired by Lester Watson at some point before 1928. -
Egyptian Medal, with bars for The Nile 1884-85 & Kirbekan,…
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page116.html8 Aug 2021: After some international indecision this was suppressed by British arms, and this medal awarded to those involved. ... Lester Watson acquired his medal at some point before 1928. -
Egyptian Medal, with bar for Alexandria 11th July, awarded to Gunner…
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page120.html8 Aug 2021: Riots against Europeans in Alexandria led to British intervention after some indecision, and the coup was suppressed by British arms. ... Lester Watson acquired this piece at some point before 1928. -
Allied Victory Medal 1914-1918 (South African), awarded to Driver A.…
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page370.html8 Aug 2021: Lester Watson bought his medal from the London dealers Baldwin at some point before 1928. -
Silver Cross (Canadian Memorial or Widow's Cross), awarded in…
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page353.html8 Aug 2021: Lester Watson acquired the cross at some point before 1928. -
Military General Service Medal, with bar for Chrystler's Farm,…
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page235.html8 Aug 2021: force at the Châteauguay River and the round defeat of another in a piecemeal battle at Crysler's Farm. ... Lester Watson purchased it at some point before 1928. -
Third China War Medal, with bar for Relief of Pekin, awarded to Pvt.…
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page74.html8 Aug 2021: well as some Chinese) to relieve the foreign population of Beijing and finally suppress the rebellion. ... The medal was purchased by Lester Watson at some point before 1928. -
East and West Africa Medal, with bar for Benin River 1894, awarded to …
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page111.html8 Aug 2021: Lester Watson purchased the medal from the London dealers Spink at some point before 1928. -
India General Service Medal (1854-1895), with bar for Bhootan,…
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page144.html8 Aug 2021: Ill-treatment of a diplomatic mission and border raiding compelled British intervention at the end of that year. ... Lester Watson purchased it at some point before 1928. -
Crimean War Medal, with bars for Azoff & Sebastopol, awarded to…
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page82.html8 Aug 2021: decorations, but did not serve at Sebastopol, so to earn this bar Carter must have either fought ashore in the Naval Brigade, or else been on Wrangler only 'on loan' while ... Lester Watson purchased his medal at some point before 1928. The Museum -
Military General Service Medal, with bar for Pyrenees, awarded to…
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page225.html8 Aug 2021: some years, under Sir Arthur Wellesley, the later Duke of Wellington (who is seen on the reverse of the MGSM). ... Lester Watson purchased the medal at some point before 1928. -
Egyptian Medal, with bar for Gemaizah, awarded to Pvt. A. Warrington, …
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page124.html8 Aug 2021: Several serious defeats of Egyptian forces in 1884 by his forces led to a concerted British campaign in defence of Egyptian claims, but but despite a victory at El-Teb and ... Lester Watson acquired the medal at some point before 1928. -
India General Service Medal (1854-1895), with bars for Burma 1885-87…
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page145.html8 Aug 2021: Stockton of the 1st Rifle Brigade. Lester Watson purchased it at some point before 1928. -
India General Service Medal (1854-1895), with bar for Perak, awarded…
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page159.html8 Aug 2021: Mick, of the 1st Battalion, 10th Foot. Lester Watson acquired the medal at some point before 1928. -
Long Service Medal for the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, awarded to…
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page213.html8 Aug 2021: From 1910 the medal bore a portrait of King George V by Richard Garbe, and it is one of this issue that belongs to the Watson Collection. ... Lester Watson purchased it at some point before 1928. -
Indian Mutiny Medal, with bar for Defence of Lucknow, awarded to Pvt. …
https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/dept/coins/collection/watson/page176.html8 Aug 2021: Indian Mutiny Medal, 1858. The Indian Mutiny of 1857, now regarded in some quarters of India as the First Indian War of Independence, has a history far too complex to be ... Lester Watson purchased the medal at some point before 1928.
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