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Tribute to Field-Marshal von Blucher. 1815.: CM.297-1989

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Titles

Tribute to Field-Marshal von Blucher. 1815.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Halliday, Thomas

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989-07-05) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1815

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 74 mm Diameter 74 mm Weight 109.67 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Uniformed bust of the Duke of Wellington facing three-quarters right, with face three-quarters left, bare head within circular medallion and olive branches; Angel supporting it from above. Crown in splendour above.

  • Text: SUCH WELLINGTON ART THOU TRIUMPHANT FAME SHALL THRO THE WORLD IMMORTALIZE THE NAME.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Equestrian figure of Field-Marshal von Blucher, trampling on a fallen figure.

  • Text: THE FALL OF HAMBURGHS TYRANT, DAVOUST BLUCHER ELBAS' EMPEROR (above) STRUCK BY J. PARISH IN HONOUR OF HIS OLD FRIEND BLUCHER.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.297-1989
Primary reference Number: 228004
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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