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Award - George VI Cayley Medal
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1945 |
| Type | Award medal |
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| Obverse description | High-relief bust of Sir George Cayley facing three-quarters left, depicted in early 19th-century dress with a cravat, set above a depiction of his first model aeroplane of 1804 in the lower field. A circular legend frames the design around the border, with his birth and death years flanking the portrait in the field. The engraver's signature 'A.G. Wyon' appears at lower right. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A large eagle in full flight with wings spread upward occupies the central field, facing right, set against a radiating sunburst background with a cityscape in the lower field and a hot-air balloon depicted above between the wings. The engraver's signature 'A.G. Wyon Sc' appears at lower centre. A circular legend runs around the border. |
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