A Rare Lithuanian Medal Of The Star Of The National Guard Newly Listed 1851 to October 27

1851 to October 27

The battle took place during the Peninsula War

the announcement appearing in the Fifth Supplement to the London Gazette 30389 of Friday

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A Rare Lithuanian Medal Of The Star Of The National Guard Newly Listed 1851 to October 27Bronze, obverse illustrating crossed rifles imposed on a circular target, fronted by a shield bearing the patriarchal cross of Lithuania surmounted by the National Guard Star, an open book below with Petras Rimas "Wise Owl" insignia perched upon it, surrounded by an open ended wreath of oak leaves, reverse illustrating a deserted battlefield with cottages in the background, inscribed "DIRBK IR BUDEK LIETUVOS GARBEI" (Watch and Work for Lithuanias