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Medal - Victoria Wellington
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1852 |
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| Diameter | 39 mm |
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| Obverse description | High-relief uniformed bust of the Duke of Wellington facing left, wearing a heavily decorated military coat with epaulettes, the Order of the Garter star, and chain. The circumferential legend reads ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, with the maker's signature ALLEN & MOORE. BIRM. inscribed in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Two furled flags crossed behind a rectangular pedestal inscribed WATERLOO, upon which rests a laurel wreath. The surrounding border legend records the birth and death dates of Wellington. A small decorative rosette appears at the base of the field. |
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