The etch around the base bears the names of the six wives

Meticulously crafted and finished

service number and unit are deliberately omitted

DCM and the DSO (when this was awarded for gallantry)

An MBE is also awarded for local ÌÎÌÒhands-oní´ service which stands out as an example to other people

Waterloo Medal Miniature Category_Gallantry 2nd Awards The etch around the baseProbably the single most important medal in British medallic history. This medal was awarded for the battle of Waterloo and Quatre Bras and Ligny. This was the first medal to be named to the recipient around the rim, awarded to all ranks, awarded to next of kin of those killed and issued very shortly after the battle itself. Around 38,000 medals were awarded. This example features the original style suspension as issued although many recipients