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Five parts of the design for the Shield of Wellington. 1821 The centrepiece; Wellington on horseback looking up to left with officers behind and Nike holding a wreath hovering above the commander; in roundel. 'Victory of Assye September 23 AD 1803'; a soldier on horseback drawing his sword back and riding towards a turk who holds up his shield and sword; fan-shaped image as if in bas-relief. 'The Battle of Vimiera August 21 AD 1808'; a man in Scottish military dress directing other soldiers pointing to the right with his sword; fan-shaped image as if in bas-relief. 'Passage of the Douro, Oporto Liberated 1809'; Wellington stepping out of a boat full of soldiers, and women kneeling and kissing his hands, fan-shaped image as if in bas-relief. 'The Lines of Torres Vedras March 6 1811'; Wellington leading lines of infantry at night, fan-shaped image as if in bas-relief. Wood-engraving
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