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Description Unidentified, Unspecified, Unattributed, Not provided, Not mentioned, UnknownUnknown or Anonymous 19th-century medallist.
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Joe deSousa
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This bronze medal depicts 'Arthur Marquis of Wellington' in profile. On the reverse is the inscription 'Portugal delivered, Spain relieved, MDCCCXII (1812)'. This refers to the role of Wellington in defeating the French at the Battle of Salamanca which led to the liberation of Madrid from French occupation. In recognition Wellington was given the title Earl and then Marquis and became Commander of all Allied armies in Spain.
Date 14 June 2015, 12:17
References https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_M-5374
Source/Photographer Wellington Medal 1812

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