On 31 July 1811, Wellesley was promoted to general, although it only applied in the Peninsula.Holmes, p. 189. His final promotion to field marshal came on 21 June 1813, following his success at the Battle of Vitoria which had broken the remaining French hold in Spain.Holmes, p. 187. Wellington was awarded with a baton – partially designed by the Prince Regent himself – the first of its kind in the British Army.
