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The Duke of Wellington's victories in India and the Peninsular War
Engraver: Halliday, Thomas
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1942-10-7) by Smith, Alfred
Production date: AD 1812
Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 48 mm Diameter 48 mm Weight 48.90 g
Inscription present: Uniformed bust of the Duke of Wellington, bare head, facing three quarter right
Inscription present: Corinthian helmet above shield superimposed on a standard inscribed entwined with the names of victories inscribed on a ribbon within a wreath
Accession number: CM.238-1942
Primary reference Number: 228913
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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