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Award - Victoria Burnes Medal, white medal
| Location | India - British |
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| Year | 1849 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing bust of Jacob Burnes in high relief, with curly hair and sideburns, occupying most of the field. The surrounding legend reads JACOBO BURNES INDIAM RELINQUENTI MDCCCXLIX, and the engraver's signature B. WYON SC. appears at the base of the truncation. |
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| Obverse lettering | JACOBO BURNES INDIAM RELINQUENTI MDCCCXLIX |
| Reverse description | Central quartered coat-of-arms within a wreath, surrounded by elaborate acanthus and scroll mantling. Two smaller crests with crowns and supporters flank the shield above, and a ribbon below bears a motto; a cross or star decoration appears at the base. The peripheral legend reads COLLEGIO MEDICO GRANT. FRATRES LATOMI BOMBAIENSES. |
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