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Mardi Gras Token - Elks Krewe of Orleanians - Hero of New Orleans
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1965 |
| Type | Event token |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts an equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson on a rearing horse atop a pedestal, referencing the famous monument in New Orleans' Jackson Square. The surrounding legend identifies him as Major General and Hero of New Orleans, with the date of the Battle of New Orleans (January 8, 1815) flanking the device, and a lower legend reading HERO OF NEW ORLEANS above MARDI 1965 GRAS. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central device features a detailed relief bust of an elk with large antlers facing right, with clock-face numerals 10, 11, 12, 1, 2 arranged among the antler tines, referencing the Elks lodge motto. The date 1935 appears in the field to the right, and the surrounding legend identifies the issuing organization. |
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