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Award - George V Vidanage Medal
| Location | Ceylon (1597-1972) |
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| Year | 1920 |
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| Diameter | 42 mm |
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| Obverse description | Uniformed bust of King George V facing almost front, with beard and moustache, wearing a military uniform adorned with epaulettes, decorations, and a chain. The legend arcs around the left and right fields. |
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| Obverse lettering | GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR |
| Reverse description | An Asian elephant facing front, standing on rocky ground at the centre of the field, flanked on either side by tall palm trees. No lettering present; the composition evokes the tropical landscape of Ceylon. |
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