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Folke Bernadotte
| Location | Switzerland (1848-date) |
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| Year | 1948 |
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| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing bust of Folke Bernadotte in high relief occupying the central field. The legend 'FOLKE BERNADOTTE' arcs along the upper periphery, with the dates '1895 - 1948' in the lower field. The engraver's signature 'HUGUENIN H.' appears incuse beneath the truncation. |
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| Reverse description | A large reeded Greek cross dominates the central field. The legend 'LIGUE DES SOCIETES DE LA CROIX-ROUGE' runs along the full circumference. Above the cross 'IN MEMORIAM' is inscribed in two lines, and below 'OEUVRE DE SECOURS' in three lines. The lower exergue bears the hallmark 'GE 29.03' and fineness mark 'OR FIN' flanking a small star. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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