Campaign medal
Category
Coins and medals
Date
Unknown
Materials
Bronze and silk
Measurements
38 mm (Diameter)
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Mount Stewart, County Down
NT 1219632.2
Summary
1914 (Mons) Star, bronze campaign medal inscribed around rim 'Capt. Vis. Castlereagh M.V.O. Royal Horse Guards'. With bar. One of a group of eight medals awarded to Charles, Seventh Marquess of Londonderry. In a Garrard and Co box.
Provenance
On loan to the National Trust from Lady Mairi Bury (1921-2009), 1976, then accepted by HM Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the National Trust, 2013
Marks and inscriptions
Around rim: Capt. Vis. Castlereagh M.V.O. Royal Horse Guards & Bar 1914