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Crucifixion Westminster Cathedral
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 2013 |
| Type | Religious medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a detailed relief of the ornate crucifix from the 12th Station of the Cross at Westminster Cathedral, as carved by Eric Gill, showing Christ on the cross with decorative border elements at the terminals. The inscription WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL appears in the field to either side of the vertical shaft of the cross. A circular Latin legend surrounds the entire design. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a stylised low-relief composition depicting the head of a mourning figure, rendered with flowing engraved lines suggesting hair, set against radiating lines evoking a halo or sunburst, inspired by Eric Gill's relief carving of the Great Rood at Westminster Cathedral. The inscription JNRJ appears at the upper left, and CONSUM- / MATUM / EST is inscribed to the right in the field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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