Overlijden van de hertog van Wellington, overwinnaar in de slag bij Waterloo 1852

This commemorative medal, created by Allen & Moore in 1852, honors Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, a British military leader known for his victory at the Battle of Waterloo. The obverse depicts a portrait of the Duke in profile, while the reverse features an allegorical scene with figures representing Britannia and Victory mourning the Duke's death. The inscription on the medal reads "England Mourns the Hero Again," a testament to the nation's grief over the loss of their revered leader.