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Medal - Victoria Wellington
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1852 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Uniformed bust of the Duke of Wellington facing left in high relief, depicting him in military dress adorned with epaulettes, decorations including the Star of the Order of the Garter, and aiguillettes. The legend arcs around the upper field. |
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| Reverse description | Central trophy of arms comprising a plumed helmet resting on a shield, flanked by crossed spear and sword, with a captured French imperial eagle standard above bearing a ribbon inscribed RODRIGO BADAJOZ. The central composition is encircled by laurel branches, with additional battle-name scrolls including ALMEIDA at the base and NAPO[LEON] on the shield. The circumferential legend records Wellington's birth and death dates. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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