A Collection of Napoleonic War Medals

John Bales, 23rd Light Dragoons, who was taken prisoner after Talavera and rejoined in May 1814

Waterloo 1815 (John Bales, 23rd Reg. Light Dragoons.) fitted with original steel clip and ring suspension, very minor edge bruising and light marks, otherwise nearly extremely fine £1800-2200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Napoleonic War Medals.

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Provenance: Glendining, July 1906 and February 1924.

John Bales was recruited for the 23rd Light Dragoons during the quarter July-September 1807. He was taken prisoner after the battle of Talavera in July 1809, most probably wounded, and remained a prisoner in France until 30 May 1814, when he rejoined his regiment. He served at Waterloo in Captain McNeil’s No. 3 Troop and was discharged ‘not recommended’ on 2 April 1817. Sold with research extracted from muster rolls and pay lists.