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Award North Persian Forces Memorial Medal
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1921 |
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| Diameter | 58 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central device featuring the Rod of Asclepius with a serpent entwined around a staff, flanked on either side by crossed scimitars and olive branches, all set against a radiate sunburst background. A scroll banner in the lower central field carries the legend 'NORTH PERSIAN FORCES', with 'MEMORIAL MEDAL' inscribed along the lower rim. The border is decorated with an ornate scrollwork pattern. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a large shield-shaped cartouche in high relief, flanked by laurel branches and supported by decorative scroll mounts at top and bottom. The cartouche bears a multi-line inscription presenting the medal, with the year '1924' and the recipient's name 'CAPTAIN WILLIAM HOOD DYE / R.A.M. CORPS' engraved in the lower portion. British hallmarks are visible at the base of the design. |
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