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Award - George III 79th Highlanders Medal
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1820 |
| Type | Award medal |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The regimental badge of the 79th Highlanders is depicted as a multi-pointed star in relief, at the centre of which is a circular medallion bearing the Sphinx couchant above the word 'EGYPT'. The star is encircled by the battle honours 'WATERLOO', 'PENINSULA', and further honours arranged on scroll banners around the border of the field. |
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| Reverse lettering | EGMONT OP ZEE FUENTES D'ONER SALAMANCA WATERLOO EGYPT PENINSULA PYRENEES NIVELLE NIVE TOULOUSE |
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