Montgomeryshire Yeomanry Cavalry Regimental Medal. Circa 1840's

Metal: Silver (not hallmarked)Obverse: A most striking depiction of a standing Welsh 'Dragon' in centre, surrounded by regimental title as the legend and below the dragon the Welsh word 'Anorchfygol' for 'Unconquered', which is the regimental motto of the Montgomeryshire YeomanryReverse: A laurel wreath, with a plain field for engraving in the centreDimension: 45mmWeight: 45mmSuspension: With ring and straight bar suspenderAn impressive very early Victorian regimental medal of Welsh interest from circa 1840'sThe medals were struck and awarded for competitive prowess and excellence, and or other acts of regimental meritWe have prior handled another example of this regimental pattern of medal, which was engraved 'Champion Swordsman, John Evans, 1848', and the edge further inscribed, ?Presented by Major P. Buckley Williams.)A superb early Victorian regimental medal of considerable Welsh interestCondition: EF