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Object numberB3767

Titlecommemorative medallion, Marquis of Anglesey

Creator James Mudie (designer)‎

DescriptionThis bronze medal depicts Henry William the Marquis of Anglesey in profile. The image is after a bust by Chantrey. On the reverse side the Marquis is shown leading a cavalry charge with the legend, 'Charge of the British at Waterloo'. The inscription in the exergue reads 'June XVIII, MDCCCXV.' (June 18 1815). This medal is the thirty-fourth 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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