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Award Rescue of the Strathmore, gold
| Location | Mauritius |
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| Year | 1876 |
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| Period | 19th century |
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| Obverse description | The quartered shield of arms of Mauritius occupies the central field, displaying a sailing ship in the first quarter, palm trees in the second, a key in the third, and a star in the fourth, with the motto scroll STELLA CLAVISQUE MARIS INDICI below. The shield is set against a decorative hatched background within a beaded border. The circular legend surrounding the design reads PRESENTED BY THE INHABITANTS OF MAURITIUS with the date 1876 at the base. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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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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