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Award - Victoria Hampden Laudatory Medal
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1863 |
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| Diameter | 54 mm |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing bare-headed bust of John Hampden in high relief, with long flowing hair and lace collar, filling most of the field. The legend 'HAMPDEN' arcs along the left rim and '1594 - 1643' along the right rim. The engraver's signature 'A.B. WYON SC. 1863' appears in small lettering at the base of the truncation. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a wreath of laurel branches tied at the base with a ribbon bow, enclosing a multi-line Latin inscription recording the award to the recipient. The text is engraved within the wreath in the open field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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