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Award Edinburgh School of Medicine
| Location | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
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| Year | 1878 |
| Type | Award medal |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a prominent Rod of Asclepius in high relief, with a serpent coiling around a fluted staff set against a background divided into four quadrant panels. The Greek motto legend is inscribed in the field flanking the rod, with the circular legend 'SCHOOL OF MEDICINE EDINBURGH' running along the raised border, separated by an ornamental device at the base. |
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| Obverse script | Greek, Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features an engraved wreath of thistles and oak leaves enclosing a central inscription panel recording the award details, recipient name, presenter, and academic session. The legend 'FOR ESSAY ON CERVIX UTERI' runs along the upper border, and the maker's signature 'A. & J. KIRKWOOD' appears engraved in the lower field beneath the wreath. |
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