Medal
Medal
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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This bronze medal depicts Lieutenant General Lord Viscount Wellington. On the reverse side Victory is represented standing on a rock, holding a palm branch and a wreath beside her a shield combining Britain and Portugal, with a French eagle lying at her feet.
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Title | Medal |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, bronze, Viscount Wellington |
Physical description | Medal, bronze, round. Obv. profile head of Lieut. Gen Lord Viscount Wellington, K.B., MDCCCX. Rev. Victory standing on a rock, holding a palm branch and a wreath. There is a shield beside her combining Britain and Portugal, and a French eagle at her feet. |
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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. |
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Summary | This bronze medal depicts Lieutenant General Lord Viscount Wellington. On the reverse side Victory is represented standing on a rock, holding a palm branch and a wreath beside her a shield combining Britain and Portugal, with a French eagle lying at her feet. |
Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1877. London, 1878. p.176 |
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Accession number | 1903-1877 |
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Record created | May 19, 2008 |
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