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,-,Washington Light Infantry Engraved Gold Service Medal

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,-,Washington Light Infantry Engraved Gold Service Medal
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1836-Engraved gold medal pendant hanger, issued for "Six Years Service/ Washington Light Infantry Corps/ 1836" to Charles T. Wright. The Washington Light Infantry (WLI), organized in 1807, is one of the nation`s oldest militia units. Anticipating a second war with Britain, the citizens of Charleston planned for a number of volunteer corps, one of which was the Washington Light Infantry, which is the only remaining corps from that time. The Corps was named in honor of George Washington. Annually, on his 22 February birthday, a military banquet is observed by the Corps. The famous Eutaw Flag was borne by another Washington, Colonel William Washington, a cousin of General George Washington. This gold medal is 27mm in diameter. HKA#61553