George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal 1812, 37.52 g. Battle of Almarez. From Mudie's series commemorating British victories. By G. Mills and R. Gayrard, after H. Hopper (obverse). Bare head. LIEUT GENERAL LORD HILL. Victory, accompanied by Bellona, flies over destroyed bridge. In exergue: ALMARAZ MAY XIX MDCCCXII. Plain edge. 40.9 mm. Eimer 1024. BHM 727. Bramsen 1155. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine. Feine Patina / Nicely toned. Kleine Kratzer / Small scratches.

The Battle of Almaraz was fought during the Peninsular War on 18-19 May 1812, in which the Anglo-Portuguese Army under Lord Hill destroyed a French pontoon bridge across the River Tagus, in Almaraz, Spain. The bridge was protected by two French garrisons at either end.