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Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, 1851, For Services, a copper award medal by W. Wyon, bare head of Prince Albert left, rev. wreath, edge named (Lord Cowley), 48mm (Allen HP-A050; BHM 2465). Good very fine £120-£150
Henry Wellesley, Lord Cowley (1804-84), worked in the diplomatic service and was British Ambassador to France from 1852 to 1867; he was the nephew of the 1st Duke of Wellington.
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