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| Location | France |
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| Type | Souvenir medallion |
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| Obverse description | The central field depicts a gilt relief view of the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde, with its Romanesque-Byzantine structure and bell tower surmounted by the Virgin Mary statue, set against a blue enamel background suggesting sky and sea. The border features gilt laurel branches on each side flanking a blue enamel band, with the legend MARSEILLE inscribed at the top and bottom in raised gilt letters. |
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| Obverse lettering | MARSEILLE MARSEILLE |
| Reverse description | The central field displays a blue enamel silhouette map of France in relief, with two crossed colored enamel flags at its center — the flag of Marseille (white with a blue cross) to the left and the French tricolor to the right. A red dot at the lower portion of the map marks the location of Marseille. The border features gilt laurel branches flanking a blue enamel band, with the legend MARSEILLE inscribed at the top and bottom in raised gilt letters. |
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