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Award Rescue of the Strathmore, gold

Location Mauritius
Year 1876
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Period 19th century
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Reverse description The reverse bears an entirely plain field with a multi-line incuse inscription in capital serif lettering occupying the full face of the medal, with no other decorative elements, within a raised rim.
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Reverse lettering FOR HEROIC CONDUCT OF THE CAPTAIN, OFFICERS, & CREW OF THE AMERICAN BARQUE "YOUNG PHOENIX" IN THE RESCUE OF THE SURVIVORS FROM THE SHIP "STRATHMORE" WRECKED ON THE CROZET ISLANDS 1875
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