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Military General Service Medal
Ruler:
Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver:
Wyon, William
Production place:
Birmingham
Medal given for land action participants. Clasps indicate actions taken part in. Claps for this medal include BUSACO, TALAVERA, VIMIERA. Named to "GEORGE WILLEY, 29th FOOT".
History note: Given by The Master & Fellows of Trinity College 1937
Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge
1847 -
Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 36 mm Diameter 36 mm Weight 37.13 g
Inscription present: Profile of Victoria
Inscription present: Standing figure of the Queen bestowing victor's laurels on a kneeling Duke of Wellington.
Accession number: CM.TR.2061-R
Primary reference Number: 226879
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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