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Keywords: 1812 nikon arthur bronze d750 marquis medal portugal profile spain wellington wreath macro micro nikkor 105mm f2.8 f28 circle round indoor white background This bronze medal depicts 'Arthur Marquis of Wellington' in profile. On the reverse is the inscription 'Portugal delivered, Spain relieved, MDCCCXII (1812)'. This refers to the role of Wellington in defeating the French at the Battle of Salamanca which led to the liberation of Madrid from French occupation. In recognition Wellington was given the title Earl and then Marquis and became Commander of all Allied armies in Spain. This bronze medal depicts 'Arthur Marquis of Wellington' in profile. On the reverse is the inscription 'Portugal delivered, Spain relieved, MDCCCXII (1812)'. This refers to the role of Wellington in defeating the French at the Battle of Salamanca which led to the liberation of Madrid from French occupation. In recognition Wellington was given the title Earl and then Marquis and became Commander of all Allied armies in Spain.
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