Army Gold Medal
BRITISH CAMPAIGN MEDAL
Peninsular Gold Medal; Peninsular Gold Cross; Army Gold Cross; Maida Gold Medal; Military Gold Cross
The Army Gold Medal (1808–1814), also known as the Peninsular Gold Medal, with an accompanying Gold Cross, was a British campaign medal awarded in recognition of field and general officers' successful commands in campaigns, predominantly the Peninsular War.Gordon, page 45 It was not a general medal, since it was issued only to officers whose status was no less than that of battalion commander or equivalent.