Napoleonic Wargame Club (NWC)

Passage of the Biddasoa by Wellington's Army (October 7, 1813) by James Prinsep Beadle


Medals, Awards & Orders to Anglo-Allied Army (AAA) Officers

On behalf of the Army Commander (AC) Field Marshal Sir "Lucky" Jim Hall, 1st Duke of York & Albany K.G. and Army Chief of Staff (CoS) Field Marshal Sir Andrew Moss, 1st Duke of Wellington K.G., please join me in celebrating the awarding of the below Medals, Awards & Orders to the following Anglo-Allied Army (AAA) Officer:


Emblema do Commandante da Ordem Militar de Nossa Senhora da Villa Vicosa (Order of Our Lady of Villa Vicosa Commander Badge)



Awarded for 40 Victories Against a French Opponent.


and


Estrela da Cruz Grandiosa da Ordem Militar de Nossa Senhora da Villa Vicosa (Order of Our Lady of Villa Vicosa Grand Cross Star)



Awarded for 45 Victories Against a French Opponent.


and


Cruz de Distinción de Albuera



Awarded for victory at Albuera in Bonaparte's Peninsular War.

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Awarded to:


Field Marshal Sir Michael Davies, 1st Duke of Glamorgan K.C.B.
23rd Regiment of Light Dragoons
3rd British Cavalry Brigade
Cavalry Corps

Honorary Command: 4th Squadron of the 1st Regiment of Life Guards, Household Cavalry Brigade


I have ordered the playing of the "On the Square March" in honor of this fine officer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23Ci_LnuguA

Given under Hand and Seal, this 27th day of May of the current year at Brussels,



Congrats Mike & keep up the gaming!!

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