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Award East End Industrial Exhibition, bronze

Location Scotland (United Kingdom)
Year 1903
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Obverse description A crowned female figure, personifying Scotia, stands in three-quarter view facing left, holding a palette in her outstretched right hand and a scroll in her left, with an owl perched beside her on a plinth. Industrial and artistic implements are depicted in the foreground, while exhibition and civic buildings fill the background in relief. The legend appears in the lower exergue area.
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Obverse lettering FOR THE GLASGOW ROYAL INFIRMARY
Reverse description The arms of Glasgow displayed at centre, supported by two salmon, with the motto ribbon reading 'LET GLASGOW FLOURISH' below the shield. A blank cartouche inscribed 'AWARDED TO' is positioned beneath the arms for the recipient's name, with the date '1903-4' at the bottom. The circular legend surrounds the entire composition.
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