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Medal
19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This round bronze medal depicts Arthur Duke of Wellington in profile. On the reverse within a wreath is the inscription 'Born, May 1 1769, Entered the army, 1787. Field Marshal, 1813. Duke of Wellington, 1814. Prime Minister, 1828.' Wellington, one of the most famous figures in British History, enjoyed a distinguished military and political career.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleMedal
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Brief description
Medal, bronze, Duke of Wellington, life events.
Physical description
Medal, bronze, round. Obv., profile head of 'Arthur Duke of Wellington'. Rev., within a wreath, 'Born, May 1, 1769, Entered Army, 1787. Field Marshal, 1813. Duke of Wellington, 1814. Prime Minister, 1828'
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 2in
Credit line
Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming
Object history
Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E., Surgeon-Major 4th R.I.D. Guards.
Production
signed 'Jos. Davis, Birm'
Subjects depicted
Summary
This round bronze medal depicts Arthur Duke of Wellington in profile. On the reverse within a wreath is the inscription 'Born, May 1 1769, Entered the army, 1787. Field Marshal, 1813. Duke of Wellington, 1814. Prime Minister, 1828.' Wellington, one of the most famous figures in British History, enjoyed a distinguished military and political career.
Bibliographic reference
List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1877. London, 1877. p.177
Collection
Accession number
1912-1877

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Record createdJune 2, 2008
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