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Medal

Medal
19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Messrs. John Pinches Ltd (maker)
Place of origin
London (made)

This bronze medal depicts Arthur Duke of Wellington in profile. On the reverse side within a wreath is the inscription 'Born, may 1 1769. Died Sept 14, 1852' Wellington, one of the most famous figures in British History, enjoyed a distinguished military and political career.

Object details

Category
Coins & Medals
Object type
Medal
TitleMedal
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Bronze
Brief description
Medal, bronze, Duke of Wellington
Physical description
Medal, bronze, round. Obv., profile bust of 'Arthur Duke of Wellington'. Rev., within a wreath, 'Born, May 1, 1769. Died, Sepr. 14, 1852.'
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 2in
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.R. Pinches, London'
Subjects depicted
Wreath
Wellington, Arthur Wellesley (1st Duke Of)
Summary
This bronze medal depicts Arthur Duke of Wellington in profile. On the reverse side within a wreath is the inscription 'Born, may 1 1769. Died Sept 14, 1852' 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.178
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1913-1877

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Record createdJune 2, 2008
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O155156/medal-medal-messrs-john-pinches/
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