Medal
Medal
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This round bronze medal depicts 'Field Marsahl Arthur Duke of Wellington' in profile. on the reverse side within a wreath is the inscription 'In arms the deliverer of Europe; in council the pacificator of his country.' Arthur Wellesley the first Duke of Wellington, one of the most famous figures in British History, enjoyed a distinguished military and political career. As Commander of the British forces responsible for defeating Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, he became an object of hero-worship and gratitude across Europe. He also served as British Prime Minister from 1828 to 1830.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Medal |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, Duke of Wellington |
| Physical description | Medal, bronze, round. Obv., profile head of 'Field Marshal Arthur Duke of Wellington, K.G.', Rev., within wreath 'In arms the deliverer of Europe; in council the pacificator of his country.' |
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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. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This round bronze medal depicts 'Field Marsahl Arthur Duke of Wellington' in profile. on the reverse side within a wreath is the inscription 'In arms the deliverer of Europe; in council the pacificator of his country.' Arthur Wellesley the first Duke of Wellington, one of the most famous figures in British History, enjoyed a distinguished military and political career. As Commander of the British forces responsible for defeating Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, he became an object of hero-worship and gratitude across Europe. He also served as British Prime Minister from 1828 to 1830. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1877. London, 1877. p.177 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1911-1877 |
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| Record created | June 2, 2008 |
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