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Award - George V Captain Webb Medal
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1914 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Captain Matthew Webb in high relief, with a short moustache, occupying the central field. The designer's initials 'AJ' appear in small relief below the truncation. A circular legend surrounds the bust. |
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| Obverse lettering | CAPTAIN MATTHEW WEBB BORN IN SHROPSHIRE 1848 SWAM THE CHANNEL 1875 |
| Reverse description | Two standing allegorical female figures flank a central cartouche bearing an engraved presentation inscription, with the date 1914 above. A small figure of a swimmer is depicted in relief at the base between the two figures. The circular legend surrounds the entire composition. |
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