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Mardi Gras Token - Irish-Italian Association Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1985 |
| Type | Event token |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features two portrait busts in relief side by side, identified in the field below as Henry Shane, Irish Grand Marshal (left), and Sal Lentini, Italian Grand Marshal (right). The date legend 'SUNDAY MARCH 24, 1985' appears at the top, with the motto 'IT'S ABOUT TIME' and 'JEFFERSON PARISH' inscribed across the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a central composite design featuring the outline maps of Louisiana and Italy side by side, surrounded by cultural symbols of both heritages including a beer stein, a wine glass, a shamrock, a gondola, festive figures, and food items. The legend 'LOUISIANA' arcs across the top with a shamrock device, flanked by the founding year '1893' split across the left and right fields. The circular border legend reads 'Irish - ITALIAN Association, Inc.' along the bottom, with 'Louisiana Irish-Italian Parade Jefferson Parish Louisiana' inscribed within the inner field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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