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Medal

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Kempson and Kindon (medallists)
Place of origin
England (made)

This is a pewter medal made in England, and signed "Kempson." The obverse of this medal represents a profile head of the Duke of Wellington. The reverse shows Victory seated under a tree inscribing "Waterloo" on a tablet, and the words "Record of British valour."

Object details

Category
Medallions
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Pewter
Pewter
Brief description
Medal, commemorating the Duke of Wellington's victory at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, English, early 19th century.
Physical description
Obv., profile head of the Duke of Wellington. Rev., Victory seated under a tree inscribing "Waterloo" on a tablet, and the words.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.75in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "The Duke of Wellington" (obv.)
  • "Waterloo," "Record of British valour" (rev.)
  • "Kempson" (signed)
Credit line
Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E.
Subjects depicted
Tree
Tablets
Wellington, Arthur Wellesley (Duke Of)
Victory
Battle of Waterloo
Summary
This is a pewter medal made in England, and signed "Kempson." The obverse of this medal represents a profile head of the Duke of Wellington. The reverse shows Victory seated under a tree inscribing "Waterloo" on a tablet, and the words "Record of British valour."
Bibliographic reference
List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1877, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London : Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O. p. 159.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1784-1877

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Record createdDecember 2, 2008
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O176361/medal-kempson-and-kindon/
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