To Commemorate the Opening of the New London Bridge, by King William IV and Queen Adelaide, August 1, 1831 by Benjamin Wyon

To Commemorate the Opening of the New London Bridge, by King William IV and Queen Adelaide, August 1, 1831 1831

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This bronze medal, created by Benjamin Wyon in 1831, commemorates the opening of the new London Bridge by King William IV and Queen Adelaide. The medal features a shield with a cross and a sword, along with the inscription "Domine Dirige Nos," meaning "Lord, Direct Us," which is a Latin phrase. This commemorative piece highlights the significance of the new bridge, a symbol of London's progress and development, and the presence of the royal couple at its inauguration.

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