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Award - Cork Industrial Exhibition
| Location | Ireland |
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| Year | 1883 |
| Type | Award medal |
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| Obverse description | The central field displays the arms of Cork — two castellated towers flanking a sailing ship on water — set within a trefoil frame decorated with elaborate Celtic interlace and spiral knotwork ornament. The surrounding border carries the legend in Gaelic-style lettering, and the date in Roman numerals appears at the base. |
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| Reverse description | The central field depicts an Irish harp in high relief, partially overlaid by a flowing ribbon bearing the engraved recipient name 'SALMON BARNES & Co.' and the legend 'REVOLVING SHUTTERS' below. The surrounding border is richly decorated with Celtic interlace knotwork, and a partial curved legend reading 'HIGHEST AWARD FOR' runs around the inner ring above the harp. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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