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Object numberB3766

Titlecommemorative medallion, Lord Hill

Creator James Mudie (designer)‎

DescriptionThis bronze medal depicts Lieutenant- General Lord Hill in profile. On the reverse side Minerva and Victory are shown flying over the destroyed bridge at Almaraz and the inscription in the exergue reads 'Almaraz. May XIX, MDCCCXII [May 19 1812].' This medal is the twentieth in James Mudie's series of forty 'National Medals' struck in 1820 to commemorate British victories in George III's reign. They commemorate the events of the Napoleonic period, from a British perspective.

Production date 1820 - 1820

Object namemedallion, commemorative

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