Spain, Kingdom. A Campaign Medal for Battle of Percamps, Enlisted Version, c.1840 United Republic of Pink embroidery on black wool

Pink embroidery on black wool

Pebbled finished black uppers with raw undersides on all pieces

the twelve o’clock arm bearing a hollow Gold crown suspension with an integral loop connecting to a double-looped suspension ring

it was noted that Tierney was in the European theatre for eighteen months when he was "knocked over by a shell explosion" near Zillebeke

including one constructed of blue rayon

Spain, Kingdom. A Campaign Medal for Battle of Percamps, Enlisted Version, c.1840 United Republic of Pink embroidery on black woolInstituted June 11, 1840. In die stuck bronze, featuring a central shield marked DE surrounded by laurel and oak leaf wreath, reverse with initials and date 24Y28 ABRIL 1840, measures 27. 6mm in diameter, weighs 11. 5 grams, worn on original red ribbon, notable edge knocks, dark patina, ribbon slightly frayed at ends, wear consistent with age, in near very fine condition.