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Medal - Victoria Wellington
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1852 |
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| Reference(s) | BHM#2481 |
| Obverse description | Uniformed bust of the Duke of Wellington facing left, wearing military dress coat with epaulettes, orders, and decorations in high relief. The legend curves around the bust within a decorative wreath of oak and laurel leaves forming the border. |
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| Obverse lettering | ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON |
| Reverse description | Two crossed furled military standards or battle flags in the lower field, with the names ASSAYE and WATERLOO inscribed on their staffs, tied together at the base with a laurel sprig. A star device appears at the top of the field, with the commemorative birth and death inscription in bold lettering occupying the central area. |
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