Commemorative medal, 1815: Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, KB, MP (1769-1852)
Edward Orme
Category
Coins and medals
Date
1815
Materials
Bronze
Measurements
74 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Bond Street
Order this imageCollection
Attingham Park, Shropshire
NT 609988.2
Summary
Commemorative medal manufactured by Edward Orme of Bond Street, London in 1815. Circular medal commemorating 'ENGLAND'S GREAT CAPTAIN ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON'. Cast in relief, in profile to the left, wearing military uniform. The same object exists within the British Museum Collection, see M.6585.
Provenance
Attingham collection; bequeathed to the National Trust with the estate, house and contents of Attingham by Thomas Henry Noel-Hill, 8th Baron Berwick (1877-1947) on 15th May 1953.
Marks and inscriptions
PORTER .F Orme Direx
Makers and roles
Edward Orme