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Medal - George IV Prime Minister, bronze
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1828 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Bare-headed bust of the Duke of Wellington in high relief, facing left, with curly hair, truncated at the shoulder. The engraver's signature 'JOS. DAVIS BIRM.' appears in small letters along the lower field. The circumferential legend reads 'ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON' within a raised border. |
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| Obverse lettering | ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON |
| Reverse description | A large closed wreath composed of oak branches with acorns encircles a central inscription panel listing key dates in Wellington's career. Eight ribbons interwoven through the wreath bear the names of his major military victories: WATERLOO, SERINGAPAT[AM], ASSYE, TALAVERA, BADAJOZ, SALAMANCA, VITTORIA, and TOULOUSE. The central panel carries a multi-line biographical inscription in raised lettering. |
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