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Award Earl of Dufferin Medal, bronze
| Location | India - British |
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| Year | 1884 |
| Type | Award medal |
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| Obverse description | The arms of the Earl of Dufferin (Blackwood family) displayed in high relief at centre, quartered shield with crescent, stars and other charges, surmounted by an earl's coronet and flanked by two lion supporters rampant amid maple leaf and oak branch ornaments. A scroll below bears the motto PER VIAS RECTAS. The circular legend runs around the beaded border. |
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| Obverse lettering | PRESENTED BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR GENERAL |
| Reverse description | The Blackwood family badge of a heart within a crescent moon depicted in bold relief at centre, encircled by a decorative garter-style chain with rosettes, pendant orders and medals, surmounted by an earl's coronet. Two pairs of crossed flags are displayed in the field left and right. The date 1884 appears in the lower exergue, with the legend around the beaded border. |
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