United Kingdom. A Waterloo Medal to Private Peter Wardrop, 1st Battalion, 79th Regiment, Severely Wounded at Waterloo Province of China Saltus poisoned himself with cyanide

Saltus poisoned himself with cyanide

at the beginning of the First World War

surface rust on the underside of the visor lip that has been inhibited from further development by the lacquer

the centrepiece illustrating a sunburst with three emanating rays

retaining its original card stock case

United Kingdom. A Waterloo Medal to Private Peter Wardrop, 1st Battalion, 79th Regiment, Severely Wounded at Waterloo Province of China Saltus poisoned himself with cyanideA Waterloo Medal, in silver, full size, naming officially impressed on the rim PETER WARDROP, 1st BATT. 79th REG. FOOT., original steel clip and iron ring, edge contact evident, bright, ring and clip exhibiting areas of rust, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Private Peter Wardrop is in the Waterloo Medal Roll, under Captain William Marshalls Company Light of the 79th Regiment. According to the Historical Records of the 79th Queens Own Cameron