Medal - George III Duke of Wellington
1815 year| Bronze | - | 47 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Personality medals |
| Year | 1815 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 47 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#407630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: BY HIS CONSUMMATE SKILL AS A GENERAL HE HAS RAISED THE BRITISH ARMY TO THE HIGHEST EXCELLENCE, & HIMSELF THE MOST NOBLE, & EXALTED HERO, IN THE ANNALS OF HISTORY.
Comment
Brown: This box contains fourteen paper discs inscribed with the names and dates of Wellington's victories, two discs being affixed to the lid and base of the box. That in the lid is inscribed: Above: BRITISH VICTORIES* Below: IN PORTUGAL, SPAIN & FRANCE, 1808 to 1815 In centre: Roliea & / Vimiera / AugST 17 & 21 / 1808. That in the base is inscribed: Almaraz / May 19 / 1812. The remaining twelve are inscribed on both sides: Oporto May 12 1809: Corunna Jany 15 1809. Talavera July 27 1809. Barrosa March 5 1811. Fuente De Honor May 5 1811: Almeida May 11 1811: Coimbra Octr. 7 1810: Buzaco Sepr 27 1810. Albhera May 16 1811. Cuidad Rodrigo Jan y 19, 1812. Arroyo Del Molino Octr 28 1811: Badajos April 6 1812. Madrid, Aug« 14, 1812: Salamanca July 22, 1812. Castalla May 12 1813: St Sebastian, Sept 9 1813. Biddafsoa Octr. 9 1813. Pampeluna Octr 31 1813. Pyrennes, July 25, 26, 27. 28, 1813. Vittoria June 21, 1813. Neive, Decr. 9.10.11.12.13. 1813. Toulouse, April 10, 1814. Orthes. Feby. 27 1814: Waterloo, June 18. 1815.
