A look at the first medal to be awarded to all ranks. Issued in April 1816, the Waterloo Medal would be worn with pride by Waterloo Men for the rest of their lives. This episode looks at a colourful range of medal stories including theft, fraud, counterfeiting, and shipwrecks.
Many thanks to Alistair White, David Hart, Houdi McCabe, Stuart Lyon, and Andrew Baillie.
Special thanks also to Ted Heath at the Household Cavalry Museum for his kind help with photos.
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