Note 23 — THE PENINSULA WAR MEDAL.

As to the rarity of the Peninsula medal, it is very uncommon to meet with any having more than eight or nine bars, and if any of the bars should have inscribed on them the actions of “Fort Detroit.” “Chateauguay,” or “Chrystler’s Farm;” the value of the medal is greatly enhanced. The clasps for the cavalry actions of “Sahagun” and “Benevente,” in the Peninsula; and the bars for “Maida,” “Martinique,” “Guadaloupe,” and “Java,” are also of rare occurrence. The old 45th., Sherwood Foresters, bore more Peninsula honours on their colours than any other regiment.