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Award - Devon and Exeter Botanical and Horticultural Society, silver
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1842 |
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| Composition | Silver |
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| Obverse description | The arms of the City of Exeter displayed on a shield, depicting three castle towers, supported on either side by rampant winged horses (Pegasi). Above the shield is a helm surmounted by a crest of a crowned lion, and below a scrolled ribbon in relief bears the motto SEMPER FIDELIS. The circular legend surrounds the entire composition. |
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| Obverse lettering | DEVON AND EXETER BOTANICAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. / SEMPER FIDELIS |
| Reverse description | The field features an elaborate die-struck wreath composed of various botanical elements including flowers, foliage, berries, and fruit in high relief, encircling an engraved central panel. Within the panel the recipient inscription reads: Awarded to Mr J. Griffin for 12 Greenhouse Plants, 22nd Septr 1842. Below the wreath, along the lower rim, the engraver's signature W. SPREAT JUN. INVT is incuse. |
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