Set of Twenty-three English Medals Commemorating British Victories in the Peninsula

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Set of Twenty-three English Medals Commemorating British Victories in the Peninsula, mid-19th century, set in cylindrical brass case engraved to interior "British Victories in the Peninsula," with profile medallion of Wellington to the lid, the date of the first battle in Portugal, 1808, to base, each medallion with date and location of battle verso, and angel with motto "By the Mercy of God" recto, medallion dia. 5/8, case lg. 1 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

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