Medal - George III (Fête of Vitoria) 1813 front Medal - George III (Fête of Vitoria) 1813 back
Medal - George III (Fête of Vitoria) 1813 photo
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Medal - George III Fête of Vitoria

1813 year
Bronze - 51 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1813
Composition
Bronze
Diameter
51 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#407232
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering: FETE OF VITTORIA JULY 20 . 1813

Engraver: Thomas Halliday

Comment

Brown: These are usually found in a glazed frame. The first specimens were presented to the Hon. Mr and Mrs Wellesley Pole; they are frequently found pierced for wearing and some were worn at a commemorative dinner and fête held early in July at Vauxhall, London.