Description
marked " "FOR TOUGH BEARDS" ALSO FIT GEM AND EVER-READY RAZORS" on the reverse
William's victory over James at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 is still commemorated by the Orange Order
all other awards are original period issue
Wurster markneukirchen” on reverse
the announcement appearing in the Third Supplement to the London Gazette 30530 of Friday
A Canada General Service Medal 1866-1870 To Bombardier Of Hamilton Field Battery GTRexclude marked " "FOR TOUGH BEARDS"1 Clasp FENIAN RAID 1866 (Bmbdr. W. Taylor Hamilton F. B.). Naming is officially impressed. Original ribbon, dark patina, extremely fine. Footnote: Bombardier William Taylor is shown on the roll of the 31 man Hamilton Field Battery and is listed on page 192 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll, 1866 70" by John Thyen, entitled to the Fenian Raid 1866 clasp. He is documented as having been posted to Hamilton, Ontario from June 6 to June 22, 1866.