British and World Historical Medals

Battle of Vittoria, 1813, a copper medal by A. Donadio and J. Lefèvre for Mudie, bust right, rev. Bellona in biga advancing left over wreckage of Napoleon’s carriages, 41mm (Eimer 26; BHM 756; E 1033; Bramsen 1236). Extremely fine £40-60

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals Associated with Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington.

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Provenance: J. O’Byrne Collection, Part II, Christie’s Auction, 10 July 1962, lot 123 (part); Baldwin Auction 38, 4 October 2004, lot 1066 (part)