Download or read book The Duke of Wellington and the Peninsular Medal written by William Grattan and published by . This book was released on 1845 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Peninsular War Some Observations on the General Orders of the Duke of Wellington in Portugal Spain and France from 1809 to 1814 written by Arthur Wellesley Duke of Wellington and published by . This book was released on 1834 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Completeness of the Late Duke of Wellington as a National Character Two Lectures written by George Jennings Davies and published by . This book was released on 1854 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Poetical Illustrations of the Achievements of the Duke of Wellington and His Companions in Arms written by George Webb Derenzy and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Life and Exploits of the Duke of Wellington Including written by Arthur Wellesley Duke of Wellington and published by . This book was released on 1840 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Naval General Service Medal Roll 1793 1840 written by Kenneth Douglas-Morris and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2012-04-19 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captain Douglas Morris's classic Medal Roll. Recipients are listed by bar entitlement, then alphabetically. This book is a fine tribute to a great researcher whose tenacity and precision are unequalled in the field of naval medal research.

Download or read book Wellington s Men Remembered Volume 2 written by Janet Bromley and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2015-03-25 with total page 1390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wellington's Men Remembered is a reference work which has been compiled on behalf of the Association of Friends of the Waterloo Committee and contains over 3,000 memorials to soldiers who fought in the Peninsular War and at Waterloo between 1808 and 1815, together with 150 battlefield and regimental memorials in 24 countries worldwide.

Download or read book The Life of Duke of Wellington written by Joachim Hayward Stocqueler and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wellington s Campaigns Peninsula Waterloo 1808 15 written by Charles Walker Robinson and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hamilton s Campaign with Moore and Wellington During the Peninsular War written by Anthony Hamilton (of the 43rd Light Infantry.) and published by . This book was released on 1847 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Life of the Duke of Wellington written by Rosamond Waite and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wellington written by Sir John William Fortescue and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Catalogue of Orders Medals and Decorations Comprising Fine Campaign Medals from 1793 Including a Peninsular Medal to the Duke of Wellington s Orderly a Small Series of Naval General Service Medals and a Fine Run of 1854 Indian General Service Medals Groups and Pairs Including the Impressive Orders Medals and Insignia Awarded to Field Marshal Sir William Gomm G C B the Peninsular Group of Orders and Medals Awarded to Lieut General Sir William Pringle G C B and Some Other Good Officer s Groups British and Foreign Orders Including a Very Early Badge of He Order of the Golden Fleece and Several Rare Collar Chains Gallantry Awards Including an Albert Medial for the Famous Halifax Explosion 1917 an Edward VII D S O Group for Somaliland 1904 and a Boar War Victoria Cross Group of 3 Medals Awarded to Serjt Major A Young Cape Police which Will be Sold by Auction by Sotheby Parke Bernet Company written by Sotheby Parke Bernet & Co and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Mayo written by John Horsley Mayo and published by . This book was released on 2002-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two volume set, originally published in 1897, has become the cornerstone of knowledge for every serious medal collector, researcher and writer. It is truly an outstanding and remarkable work full of original documented facts, illuminated by a comprehensive range of medal illustrations that have never been equalled in any other reference work. Mayo served at India House and became Assistant Military Secretary, he was privy to all the Colonial correspondence and Mint invoices, giving him an incomparable insider s knowledge. The important facts and figures relating to the early Indian and Afghanistan campaign medals within this work have been used by authors and compilers. Commencing with the famous Elizabethan Amada medals of 1588, the listing of the early awards is quite staggering in its scope, with obverse and reverse of these rare pieces superbly illustrated. Some 115 illustrations of awards prior to 1800 are set out with a most informative text, which often includes warrants, decrees and citations. Also detailed are other gallantry and service rewards such as Jewels, Chains, Swords, Badges and Presentation Scarves. The texts setting out the Napoleonic period Gold Crosses, Gold Medals and their ornate battle bars, are accompanied by Official letters and decrees. The Duke of Wellington s magnificent enamelled double chain Gold Collar and Cross awarded for the peninsular and Waterloo is shown in a full colour plate. The text and illustrations of campaign awards for Maida, the Peninsular War, Waterloo, Ceylon, Manila, Java, Burma, Afghanistan, Scinde and other Indian battles, are often accompanied with their respective despatches. Issuance figures for some awards are confirmed from British and Indian Mint records. East India Company citations give an insight into some rewards - for instance a named Subadar is noted as being awarded a gold medal and a grant of land for his gallant service at Agra. All the Victorian awards up to 1897 are encompassed, i.e.:Gallantry, Campaign and Service awards, many medals are illustrated with their range of multiple campaign bars. Also detailed are: Long and Meritorious Service medals. The (F.O.) Foreign Service medals, all type reverses are shown. Miss Nightingale s Jewel. Best Shot medals for British Army, Indian Army, Bengal Arm, Indian Volunteers. Arctic medals are detailed together with a listing of the ships involved. The work also embraces may associated award including: Davison s Nile and Boulton s Trafalgar medals. The Magdala Medal, four types illustrated. The Pollock Medals, National Rifle Association medals. Recipients of City of London Swords of Honour and East India Company presentation swords. A section names military and naval service dogs that have been awarded medals. The information within these two volumes will reward and expand the knowledge of even the most informed medal enthusiast. No medal library can afford to be without this premier work of reference.

Download or read book Wellington written by Norman Gash and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contributors shed fresh light on the life, character and achievements of the man who is arguably the best known figure in British history--the Duke of Wellington. They reflect the new wave of Wellington studies which has resulted from the opening of the massive Wellington archive at Southampton University. Their essays provide a thematic and chronological sequence illustrating the Duke's many-faceted career, from early life to his later years, when he was the most celebrated figure in public life. Distributed by St. Martin's. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Download or read book Wellington Honoured written by Anonymous and published by Unicorn PressLtd. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arthur Wellesley, first Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), is one of the most honored and decorated military commanders in Britain's long history. Wellington Honoured offers an outstanding illustrated guide to every medal the Great Duke was awarded by Britain and other countries during his lifetime. This collection was first commissioned and printed privately under the supervision of an anonymous aide de camp and assistant military secretary in the mid-nineteenth century. Wellington Honoured is an updated version of that original book, The Orders, Batons and Medals Conferred on His Grace The Duke of Wellington. Included are reproductions of forty chromolithographs showing the prestigious accolades that Europe's grateful allies presented to the duke after Napoleon's defeat, as well as some of the highest honours bestowed on the Duke, such as Britain's Most Noble Order of the Garter, Imperial Russia's Military Order of St George, Spain's Order of the Golden Fleece and of Merit, and The Royal SicilianMilitary Order of St Ferdinand. A companion to Wellington Portrayed, this gorgeous book will commemorate the two-hundredth anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, Wellington's famous victory over Napoleon, making it a fine gift for any military history or medal aficionado.

Download or read book The Story of Wellington written by Harold Wheeler and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-26 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Story of Wellington" by Harold Wheeler is a captivating historical account that delves into the life and achievements of one of the greatest military leaders in history, the Duke of Wellington. Wheeler's narrative skillfully explores the campaigns, strategies, and legacy of Arthur Wellesley, shedding light on his role in the Napoleonic Wars and his impact on European history. This book offers readers a comprehensive look at the man behind the military genius, revealing the complexities of his character and the challenges he faced. For those interested in military history and the life of a remarkable leader, "The Story of Wellington" is a must-read, providing a nuanced perspective on a pivotal era in Europe.