Medal
Medal
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This bronze medal, dated 1812, depicts Lieutenant General Marquis Wellington. On the reverse side the shields of Britain, Portugal and Spain are shown in an altar with trophies at the base and the legend 'Enter'd Madrid, August XII.' In 1812 Wellington routed the French at the Battle of Salamanca and liberated Madrid from French occupation. In recognition Wellington was given the title of Earl and the Marquis and became the commander of all Allied armies in Spain.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Medal |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, Marquis of Wellington, 1812, Madrid |
| Physical description | Medal, bronze, round. Obv. profile head of 'Lieut.-Gen Marquis Wellington, K.B'. Rev. Shields of Britain, Portugal and Spain on an altar with trophies at the base. Legend 'Enter'd Madrid, August XII'. |
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| Credit line | Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming, F.R, C.S.E, Surgeon- Major 4th R.I.D Guards. |
| Object history | Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E., Surgeon-Major 4th R.I.D. Guards. |
| Production | Signed 'T.Wyon' and 'P.W' |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This bronze medal, dated 1812, depicts Lieutenant General Marquis Wellington. On the reverse side the shields of Britain, Portugal and Spain are shown in an altar with trophies at the base and the legend 'Enter'd Madrid, August XII.' In 1812 Wellington routed the French at the Battle of Salamanca and liberated Madrid from French occupation. In recognition Wellington was given the title of Earl and the Marquis and became the commander of all Allied armies in Spain. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1877. London, 1878. p.177 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1904-1877 |
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| Record created | May 19, 2008 |
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