This 1852 bronze medal commemorates the death and memorial of the Duke of Wellington with a powerful and highly decorative design. It is a large oval piece set in a modern frame, measuring about 225 x 200 mm and offered in Extremely Fine condition for clear and enjoyable viewing.

The central portrait shows Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, in profile, typically labelled HIS GRACE ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON. Around him is a rich Victorian high‑relief scene, with winged figures, a lion and a horse placed to create a sense of movement and drama. These allegorical and animal figures echo themes of courage, victory and national strength, underscoring Wellington’s role as Britain’s great military hero of the early 19th century.

The composition is carefully arranged so that the portrait remains the main focus while the surrounding figures and military symbols draw the eye across the medal. This style is characteristic of the period, when commemorative pieces often used allegory to tell the story of a famous life. For a collector, the mixture of portrait, classical figures and military imagery provides many details to study, both artistically and historically.

Struck in bronze, the medal has an attractive warmth, and in Extremely Fine condition the portrait and relief work remain sharp with only the lightest signs of handling. The modern frame and backing, often with a contrasting fabric such as velvet, turn the medal into a ready‑to‑display item, ideal for hanging or cabinet presentation. With its size, subject and richly worked design, it is a particularly striking piece for those who collect Duke of Wellington material, British military commemoratives or large Victorian medals with strong visual impact.