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Bicentenary of the death of Major Davel silver
| Location | Switzerland (1848-date) |
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| Year | 1923 |
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| Period | 20th century |
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| Reverse description | The reverse bears a nine-line inscription in bold raised relief filling the entire field, presenting a last prayer attributed to Major Davel along with the date and place of his execution, followed by a commemorative dedication and the year 1923. The engraver's name 'HUGUENIN INC.' appears in small lettering along the lower rim. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | JE PRIE DIEV QUE MA MORT VOUS SOIT VTILE ET SALVTAIRE LE MAJOR DAVEL VIDY 24 AVRIL 1723 EN SOUVENIR DV 2ME CENTENAIRE DE SA MORT 1923 HVGUENIN INC. |
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