WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR 15/16 MAY 2021

15 THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR - TIMED ON-LINE AUCTION 1 MAY - 15/16 MAY 2021 18th Century 26 1799. The Great Rebellion. Silver medal to South Devon Militia for protectingWaterford from the rebels. Obverse: the arms of Waterford City. Reverse: a trophy of arms within a laurel wreath, legend around ‘’To the South Devon Militia in Testimony of Merit 1799’’. 30mm diameter. Condition: Fine, reverse has two areas where a pin brooch fitting has previously been affixed The South Devon Militia was stationed in Waterford from 1798 to 1799, and it was largely due to their presence that the Rising of 1798 left the city virtually unscathed, free from the general murder and mayhem that had befallen neighbouring towns such as New Ross and Enniscorthy. On 29th June 1799 a grateful Waterford Corporation resolved unanimously that the Freedom of the City be presented in a gold box to John Lord Baron Rolle, Colonel of the South Devon Militia. At the same time, permission was also obtained for chosen members of the Regiment to wear a silver medal that the citizens of Waterford had struck to reward them for the service they had rendered the city of Waterford during the Rebellion of 1798. The medal was issued un-named, and the exact number struck is uncertain. It is, however, a seldom seen and extremely rare medal. This is no doubt due to the fact that only a limited number were issued, not to all members of the regiment, but only to those who were deemed ‘’most worthy’’. Less than ten are thought to survive. Estimate €400-€600 (approx £350-£520) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 26 THIS IS SESSION 1 TIMED ONLINE AUCTION Lots 1-356 ending 15 May bid.whytes.ie