The Waterloo Medal for sale to  Private Henry Wilmott, 71st Regiment of Foot: the 71st being instrumental in the defeat of the Imperial Guard at the Battle of Waterloo. The medal complete with steel clip and ring suspnsion, along with ribbon. Various copies of documents from the National Archives, along with a copy of a death certificate.

Condition report: The Private Henry Wilmott's  Waterloo Medal is in very good to excellent condition (free from any major edge knocks or other damage), with typical steel clip and ring suspension. The medal detail and naming are sharp.The ribbon a replacement.

Notes on Henrry Wilmott: Born Winchelsea, Susses in 1796. Apprenticed as a shoemaker, before enlisting in 1812 for unlimited service. Joined the 1st Battalion, 71st Regiment. With regiment from 1812 through to 1820. Discharged at Chelsea 3rd February 1820. Wilmott died in 1875.

Notes on the 71st at Waterloo: Attached to Adam's Light Brigade (along with the 1/52nd & 2/95th), the 1st Battalion of the 71st Foot endured intense French artillery fire,  before repulsing several cavalry charges. It was during one of these French cavalry attacks, the Duke of Wellington famously had to seek protection from within the 71st's square. Supported by the 52nd & 95th, the 71st charged the French Imperial Guard towards evening, forcing them to retreat. During this charge, members of the 71st captured a French artillery battery, and turned one of the guns on the retreating Imperial Guard. This is thought to have been the last shot of the battle, and is the subject of a contemporary painting; 'The Last Gun at Waterloo.'