Rare Limited Edition (1 Of 150) Silver Battle Of Waterloo Commemorative Medal

Rare Queen Elizabeth II sterling silver Waterloo commemorative medal salver with the original presentation box and certificate.
The Waterloo Salver commemorates 150 years since the Battle of Waterloo, with only 150 pieces produced.Number 1 was given to the ancestor of the Duke of Wellington.
 Designed by Bernedetto Pistrucci, whose intricate work took over 30 years to complete, the dies were delivered to the Royal Mint 150 years ago. To celebrate this milestone, Christopher Lawrence created the Magnificent Waterloo Silver Salver. At its center is an electrotype in fine silver of Pistrucci's original design, balancing the medal scene with the polished silver. The salver's rim features alternating arms of the Duke of Wellington and the Waterloo Lion, linked by a tracery band.
The Waterloo Medal, reproduced to Pistrucci's intended size, depicts two classical equestrian figures representing the Duke of Wellington and Field Marshal Von Blucher, the Prussian leader. Between them is a representation of flying victory and above is the figure of Jupiter. Figures representing the Battle of the Giants form a border to the circumference. The nineteen figures tumbling from their assault on heaven, represent the enemy and the nineteen years duration of the Napoleonic Wars.
Maker: Christopher Nigel Lawrence
Assay office: London
Date: 1999
608 g / 19.55 t oz silver weight
25 cm diameter
2.3 cm thick

Excellent condition.
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