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Medal - George IV Prime Minister, bronze
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1828 |
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| Period | 19th century |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| 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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| Reverse lettering | BORN MAY. 1. 1769. ENTERED THE ARMY - 1787 - FIELD MARSHALL - 1813 - DUKE OF WELLINGTON - 1814 - PRIME MINISTER 1828. |
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