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Anglo-Allied Army (AAA) Awards for Ed Blackburn
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Author:  SLudwig [ Mon Jan 19, 2026 9:34 am ]
Post subject:  Anglo-Allied Army (AAA) Awards for Ed Blackburn
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British Dragoons by Chris Collingwood


Medals, Awards & Orders to Anglo-Allied Army (AAA) Officers

On behalf of the Army Commander (AC) Field Marshal Sir "Lucky" Jim Hall, 1st Duke of York & Albany K.G. and Army Chief of Staff (CoS) Field Marshal Sir Andrew Moss, 1st Duke of Wellington K.G., please join me in celebrating the awarding of the below Medals, Awards & Orders to the following Anglo-Allied Army (AAA) Officer:


Orden Heinrichs des Löwen Ritter 2. Klasse (Order of Henry the Lion Knight 2nd Class)

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Awarded for 50 victories over a French opponent.



Awarded to:

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Field Marshal Sir Ed Blackburn, 1st Duke of Aberdeen K.G.
85th (Buck's Light Volunteers) Regiment of Foot
16th British Brigade
7th Division
III (Peninsular) Corps

Honorary Command: 3rd Company of the 2nd Battalion, Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards, 2nd (Guards) Brigade


I have ordered the playing of the "Ladysmith" in honor of this fine officer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l3fptCywTU

Given under Hand and Seal, this 19th day of January of the current year at Brussels,

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Congrats Ed & keep up the gaming!! :thumbsup: :frenchsalute:

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Author:  David Luna Pena [ Mon Jan 19, 2026 12:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Anglo-Allied Army (AAA) Awards for Ed Blackburn
Sir,

​It is with profound respect that I stand at attention to congratulate you on receiving the Orden Heinrichs des Löwen Ritter 2. Klasse.

​To defeat the French once is a duty; to defeat them fifty times is a Legende (legend).

​You have not merely won battles; you have dismantled entire armies. Fifty times the Tricolor has been lowered before your sword. Such a record speaks of a tactical Meister (master) who understands the art of war better than the Korsikaner himself.

​It is fitting that you wear the Order of Henry the Lion. Like that great German prince of old, you have shown the strength and ferocity of a Löwe (lion) in defense of the Coalition. To the French, your name must be furchtbar (fearsome) indeed.

​We are honored to march on the same side of the map as you. May your fifty-first victory be as swift as the first.

​Hoch soll er leben! (Long may he live / Three cheers!)
Author:  Michael Hödl [ Wed Jan 21, 2026 4:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Anglo-Allied Army (AAA) Awards for Ed Blackburn
Congrats Ed. You has earn the title in many battles :frenchsalute:
Author:  Gregor Morgan [ Thu Jan 22, 2026 11:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Anglo-Allied Army (AAA) Awards for Ed Blackburn
Congratulations on your recognition Field Marshal Blackburn.

50 Victories over French Officers is indeed worthy of such recognition.

Given your obvious prowess on the field of honour, the officers of La Grande Armée, will be looking forward to the day when you finally hang up your sword and retire to your estates.

I salute your achievement.

:frenchsalute:
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