Waterloo Medal

GNS000 Waterloo-Medaille

  • Medal was instituted by Frederick Augustus, Duke of Nassau on 23 December 1815.
  • Medal was awarded to officers, non-commissioned officers and soldiers from Nassau Division, participated in the battle of Waterloo on 18 June 1815.
  • Medal was awarded in two classes: gold and silver.
  • Gold medal was awarded to 10 people, the silver to 7500.
  • Frederick Augustus - Duke of Nassau.

Duchy of Nassau