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Award Wakefield Medal for downing of Zeppelin L15
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1916 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Central field displays the heraldic arms of Sir Charles Wakefield, comprising a shield with a chevron between roses and a wheel, supported by two stags and surmounted by a dragon crest. A scroll beneath the shield bears the motto VIGILIANS ET AUDAX. The surrounding legend reads PRESENTED BY THE LORD MAYOR COLONEL SIR CHARLES WAKEFIELD. |
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| Obverse lettering | PRESENTED BY THE LORD MAYOR COLONEL SIR CHARLES WAKEFIELD |
| Reverse description | Central field depicts a detailed relief of an anti-aircraft gun on a pedestal mount, angled upward to the left, set within a horseshoe-shaped ribbon scroll. The inscription L15 SAPPER H.M. EARL appears above in the field, while the legend WELL HIT MARCH 31ST APRIL 1ST 1916 runs along the lower scroll. The gold fineness mark .375 is visible in the field. |
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