Original U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Musket by Springfield Armory - dated 1818 Antique Shotguns and a "National Colors" decal

and a "National Colors" decal on the right

The reverse side inscription was done in raised lettering

Sir Charles Napier sent a one word message to Queen Victoria and the Directors of The East India Company in London: "PECCAVI"

the 6th Machine Gun Battalion

with the original medal being commonly referred to as the First Nicaraguan Campaign Medal

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Musket by Springfield Armory - dated 1818 Antique Shotguns and a "National Colors" decalOriginal item: One Only. The U. S. Model 1816 Musket was a . 69 caliber smoothbore flintlock, with a 42 inch barrel and an overall length of 58 inches. It replaced the previous model 1812 musket, and often is viewed as a further development of that design. Like the Model 1812, the Model 1816 borrowed heavily from the design of the French Charleville model 1777 musket, but had a longer lock plate, a shorter trigger guard, and a longer bayonet than the