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Code |
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PUD NO_799-1 AE |
| Subject | : | Wellesley-Capture of Seringapatam |
| Size | : | 41 mm |
| Metal | : | Copper |
| Year | : | 1799 |
| Description | : | obv. Head of Wellesley, left. MARQS. WELLESLEY GOVR. GENL. OF INDIA. Signed : MILLS – F, rev. British soldier attacking fallen native soldier, while second British soldier holds standard. In exergue : SERINGAPATAM / MAY / IVth MDCCLXXXXIX. (May 4th 1799). Signed : BRENET F – MUDIE D.
The Grand Series of Forty Medals Commemorating British Victories was struck in 1820 by J. Mudie and, while the theme of this medal made it ideal for inclusion in this series, it was published separately. |
