single-handedly defended against a Red Army assault for 14 hours in temperatures of -30 celsius
constructed of silvered metal
A certificate for the Iron Cross 2nd Class (139x199mm
Netherlands: Silver
three individual numbers (1
United Kingdom. A Waterloo Medal to Lieutenant Christopher Busteed, 2nd Battalion, 69th Regiment of Foot, Wounded at Waterloo Auction single-handedly defended against a RedA Waterloo Medal, in silver, full size, naming officially impressed on the rim LIEUT. CHRIST. BUSTEED, 2nd BATT. 69th REG. FOOT., original steel clip and large iron ring, replacement ribbon, minor contact marks, dark patina on the reverse, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Christopher Busteed was born in Cork, Ireland, about 1789. Lieutenant Christopher Busteed is present on the Waterloo Medal Roll in the 2nd Battalion, 69th Regiment of Foot.