Waterloo 1815 (Daniel Hinson, 15th or King’s Reg. Hussars) fitted with steel clip and ring suspension, minor edge bruising, otherwise good very fine £1200-1400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals formed by the late John Darwent.

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Daniel Hinson enlisted for the 15th Hussars on 1 May 1809. He served in the Peninsula, at the battles of Vittoria, Orthes and Toulouse, for which he received the M.G.S. Medal with three clasps, and at the battle of Waterloo. He was also present with the regiment at Manchester in August 1819, when the 15th Hussars were ordered to disperse a large crowd of some 50,000 to 60,000 people. In what became known as the ‘Peterloo Massacre’, eleven were killed, including two women, and about 400 wounded. Daniel Hinson purchased his discharge at Hounslow on 13 June 1824, having paid £20. Sold with some research.