United Kingdom. A Waterloo Medal to Lieutenant Christopher Busteed, 2nd Battalion, 69th Regiment of Foot, Wounded at Waterloo certificate_of_authenticity Constructed of three white gull-shaped

Constructed of three white gull-shaped patches sewn onto a black wool backer with the addition of a horizontally oriented white rectangle sewn directly below the gulls to signify the rank of Hauptmann

50mm (w) x 11

demonstrating total loss of silver finish with minor oxidation

the facing-up tips of the second straps with a pentagon-shaped metal tab affixed via three prongs

The letter is dated to Head Quarters at Versailles on October 12

United Kingdom. A Waterloo Medal to Lieutenant Christopher Busteed, 2nd Battalion, 69th Regiment of Foot, Wounded at Waterloo certificate_of_authenticity Constructed of three white gull-shapedA Waterloo Medal, in silver, full size, naming officially impressed on the rim LIEUT. CHRIST. BUSTEED, 2nd BATT. 69th REG. FOOT., original steel clip and large iron ring, replacement ribbon, minor contact marks, dark patina on the reverse, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Christopher Busteed was born in Cork, Ireland, about 1789. Lieutenant Christopher Busteed is present on the Waterloo Medal Roll in the 2nd Battalion, 69th Regiment of Foot.