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Duke of Wellington Laudatory Medal and as Commander in Chief: CM.446-1989

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Duke of Wellington Laudatory Medal and as Commander in Chief

Maker(s)

Engraver: Pistrucci, Benedetto

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1841

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 60.6 mm Diameter 60.6 mm Weight 133.89 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of the Duke of Wellington facing left

  • Text: FIELD MARSHAL ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON Edge: VIS VIRTVS VERITAS W. R. HAMILTON.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Corinthian helmet dividing

  • Text: NOVA CATAMVS TROPAEA AUGUST. 1841
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.446-1989
Primary reference Number: 228928

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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