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Medal - George III Battle of Albuera, white metal
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1820 |
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| Composition | Pewter |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Admiral Earl Howe in naval uniform with epaulettes and decorations in high relief. The circumferential legend reads around the portrait, with the maker's inscription 'MUDIE D. W.WYON F.' visible in the lower field below the truncation. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Standing figure of Neptune in high relief, nude with a draped cloak, holding a trident in his left hand and extending his right arm forward in a commanding gesture, riding a hippocampus (sea-horse). The circumferential legend appears around the upper field, with the inscription in the lower exergue recording the victory. The maker's name 'W.WYON' appears at left and 'MUDIE' at right. |
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