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Award Rescue of the Strathmore, silver
| Location | Mauritius |
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| Year | 1876 |
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| Composition | Silver |
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| Obverse description | The quartered coat of arms of Mauritius in high relief at centre, depicting a ship in the upper left quarter, palm trees in the upper right, a key in the lower left, and a star in the lower right, surmounted by a naval crown. The shield is flanked by decorative scrollwork bearing the motto STELLA CLAVISQUE MARIS INDICI. The surrounding field features an ornate crosshatched and floral pattern, all enclosed within a beaded border. The circular legend 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 script | Latin |
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