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Neck badge, Knight Grand Cross, Order of the Bath, Sir Galbraith Lowry Cole, 1815 (metal)
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Neck badge, Knight Grand Cross, Order of the Bath, Sir Galbraith Lowry Cole, 1815 (metal)
5926853 Neck badge, Knight Grand Cross, Order of the Bath, Sir Galbraith Lowry Cole, 1815 (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Neck badge, Knight Grand Cross, Order of the Bath, 1815.
From a collection of orders and medals awarded to General Sir Galbraith Lowry Cole (1772-1842).
The Honourable Sir Galbraith Lowry Cole (1772-1842) was born 1 May 1772. He was commissioned as a cornet in the cavalry in 1787. He served as an officer with the 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot from 1805, eventually rising to the rank of general in 1830.
During the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic period Cole served in Ireland, the West Indies, Egypt, Malta, Italy and the Iberian Peninsula. In 1806 Cole, commanding the 1st Brigade, fought at the Battle of Maida in Italy. Cole gained further distinction during the Peninsular War, commanding the 4th Division. He was wounded twice, at Albuera in 1811 and at Salamanca in 1812. Cole was invested as a Knight Grand Cross, Order of the Bath on 2 January 1815.
As well as representing Enniskillen and Fermanagh in Parliament Cole also served terms as Governor of Mauritius (1823-1828) and Governor of Cape Colony (1828-1833). In 1833 Cole returned home with his family. He died in 1842 at Highfield Park, in Hampshire, but was buried in his familys vault at St Macartins Cathedral, Enniskillen.); © National Army Museum
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This print showcases the prestigious Neck badge, Knight Grand Cross, Order of the Bath, belonging to Sir Galbraith Lowry Cole in 1815. Crafted from metal and captured by the British School in the 19th century, this exquisite piece is now housed at the National Army Museum in London. Sir Galbraith Lowry Cole (1772-1842), an esteemed military figure, was awarded this distinguished honor as part of a collection of orders and medals. Born on May 1st, 1772, he began his career as a cornet in the cavalry before serving with the renowned 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot from 1805 onwards. His dedication and skill led him to achieve the rank of general in 1830. Throughout his illustrious career during times of conflict such as the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic periods, Sir Galbraith Lowry Cole served across various locations including Ireland, West Indies, Egypt, Malta, Italy, and Iberian Peninsula. Notably commanding the 4th Division during Peninsular War battles like Albuera in 1811 and Salamanca in 1812 where he sustained injuries twice. Recognized for his exceptional service to his country's defense forces on January 2nd , 1815; Sir Galbraith Lowry Cole was invested as a Knight Grand Cross within The Order of Bath. Beyond his military achievements, Cole also held political roles representing Enniskillen and Fermanagh in Parliament while concurrently serving as Governor of Mauritius (1823-1828) followed by Governorship over Cape Colony (1828-1833). After returning home with his family in1833, Cole passed away at Highfield Park, Hampshire, in1842 but found eternal rest within St Macartins Cathedral vaults at Enniskillen, his ancestral land.
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