Waterloo Medal of Ensign David Baird

This was the first medal to be awarded by the British Crown to all troops, regardless of rank. The Duke of Wellington suggested that it be awarded to all who fought at Quatre Bras - 16 and 17 June - and Waterloo - 18 June 1815.

It was also the first campaign medal to be awarded to the next-of-kin of men killed in action, and the first medal to have the recipient's name impressed on it by machine.

Ensign David Baird was the nephew of General Sir David Baird.

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Online ID:	000-000-100-307-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0207: The Thistle at War Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland M.1990.12.5
Date:	18 June 1815 1815
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What:	Medal
Subject:	Medals
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Event:	Battle of Waterloo
Description:	Waterloo Medal of Ensign David Baird, 2nd Batt, 3rd Reg. Guards, nephew of Gen. Sir David Baird, who inherited the Baronetcy in 1829.
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