HANOVER. Field-marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. 1769-1852. Æ Medal (54mm, 88.66 g, 12h). Appointed Commander in Chief. By Rouw. Mudie, publisher. Dated 22 January 1827.Electronic Auction 511 British Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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HANOVER. Field-marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. 1769-1852. Æ Medal (54mm, 88.66 g, 12h). Appointed Commander in Chief. By Rouw. Mudie, publisher. Dated 22 January 1827. ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, bare head left / FIELD MARSHAL DUKE OF WELLINGTON COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF HIS MAJESTY’S FORCES, THE GREAT AND/ DISTINGUISHD GENERAL/ WHO HAS SO OFTEN LED/ THE ARMIES OF THE NATION/ TO VICTORY AND GLORY/ AND WHOSE HIGH/ MILITARY RENOWN/ IS BLENDED WITH THE/ HISTORY OF EUROPE/ HORSE GUARDS JAN 22 1827/ NY HIS MAJESTY’S COMMAND/ HENRY TORRENS/ ADJT GENL. BHM –; Eimer –. Brown surfaces. EF. |