Henry Harpur Greer

Accession Number:

2349.1

Location:

Palace Green

Monarch:

Queen Victoria

Type:

Companion (CB)

Naming:

COLONEL H.H. GREER (Unnamed) C.B. (Companion of the Bath) awarded 3.11.1864 Gold maltese cross of eight point, enamelled white. Each point tipped with gold ball and in each angle a gold lion. Centre - device of rose/thistle/shamrock issuing from sceptre and three Imperial crowns, Device surrounded by red enamel circle with motto " Tria juncta in uno" in gold. Around red circle is green enamel branches of laurel. Below blue enamel scroll eith "Ich Dien" in gold. 1815 issue with buckle and crimson ribbon.

Accession Number:

2349.2

Location:

Palace Green

Monarch:

Queen Victoria

Bars:

DATED 1864 - 1866

Naming:

COL. H H. GREIR. C.B, 68TH LT INFTY Impressed Capitals Obverse: Diademed head of Queen Victoria wearing a veil. "Vicoria D: G; Britt: Reg: F.D: Reverse: wreath of laurel with dates 1964-1866 and below "Virtutis Honor" Medal hangs from embossed silver clasp with dark blue/red ribbon Size 1 - 42 in diameter. Inscribed on rim: "Col H.H.Grier C.B. 68th Light Infantry" Medal not authorised until 1869