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Great Britain - 1812

The Battle of Almaraz

Obverse
Obverse:
Victory flying left. BY THE MERCY OF GOD.
Size:
15 mm.
Reverse
Reverse:
MAY 19 / ALMARAZ / 1812

BHM:

Br. 15 published by E. Thomason.
Br. N
AM.

The town of Almaraz was the main French crossing place over the river Tagus west of Toledo and was defended by Fort Napoleon on the south side of the river and other fortified positions on the north. General Hill with three brigades of British and Portuguese infantry, a cavalry regiment and a heavy artillery battery, took these positions on the 18th and 19th May.
   One of a set of medals issued in 1815 (see No. 888).
from British Historical Medals, Volume 1, p. 178