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Award Shanghai Jubilee Medal
| Location | Empire of China |
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| Year | 1893 |
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| Composition | Silver |
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| Obverse description | Three conjoined municipal shields in relief at centre, displaying heraldic devices including the British Union Jack, a lion, and a fist, encircled by the motto legend and framed by a beaded border. The lower portion of the field is decorated with a wreath of oak leaves and flowers, with Chinese characters flanking the lower shields. |
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| Reverse description | A central shield bearing a diagonal band and floral sprig, flanked on either side by rearing Chinese dragons in high relief, with their bodies forming a decorative border at the base. Above the shield, a steamship under sail and steam is depicted on open water, with a radiant rising sun visible to the right. |
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| Reverse lettering | SHANGHAI JUBILEE. NOVEMBER 17. 1893. |
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