Medal commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) and the Duke of Wellington

Medal commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) and the Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852). Obverse: The Admiral's bust (three-quarter left), shoulders square, full uniform, with all his orders and medals. Legend: 'ADM . LORD NELSON.' Reverse: The Duke of Wellington's bust (right), full uniform, Order of the Golden Fleece round neck. Legend: 'ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON.'

Object Details

ID: MEC1569
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Mills, George; Webb, Thomas Webb, Thomas
Date made: circa 1815
People: Nelson, Horatio; Nelson, Horatio Wellesley, Arthur Wellesley, Arthur
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 42 mm